Te Pare Historic Reserve Walk
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Information
Te Pare Historic Reserve Walk
1.5 km return | 30 minutes return
Te Pare Historic Reserve encompasses the remains of two prominent Ngati Hei pa sites. The views from the headland are spectacular, stretching for miles up and down the coast.
Walking Track
Access
The start of the track is signposted from the end of Pa Road. This is the first turning on the right entering Hahei. Alternatively, there is an access way from the far side of the creek at the southern end of Hahei Beach.
Track
The track is metalled for the first section and then becomes well-formed across the grass at the top of the headland. The path climbs gently, but steadily.
Polynesian History
On sighting the beautiful coastline, the sail master Hei called out. He thought the outward curve of a headland on one of the offshore islands resembled the shape of a nose. The area was thus named Te-O-a-Hei, meaning the exclamation of Hei. After burial at Hereheretaura pa, his bones were removed to Tokatea (Castle Rock).
Details
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DOC CoromandelCentral government organisation |
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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷ Hahei |
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Walking
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Reviews
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4.5/5
Great views after an easy walk.
3 minutes before there is a little car park area with clean public toilets and picnic tables.
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4.0/5
Easy walk-great views.
Can get down onto Hahei Beach and wander over creek and back to carpark.
