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Whangamarino Redoubt walk

Mercer, Waikato

Short walk up to a Waikato War redoubt and pa ditches, with river views beside SH1.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
25 min
Whangamarino Redoubt walk
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A mown path with po markers climbs through regenerating bush to the Whangamarino Redoubt and Te Teoteo's Pa, two sites from the Waikato War. Information panels explain the story and there are views over the Waikato River and SH1. It is a quick stop on the Auckland to Waikato run.

Good to know

  • Start at the gate on Oram Road, just across the Whangamarino River control gates
Open
All year
Getting there
Oram Road off SH1 between Meremere and Mercer
Vehicles
Fine in any car

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