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Ohinerau Mount Hobson, also known as the place of Hinerau, goddess of whirlwinds, and Hinerangi, girl of the sky, is a large and sprawling pā with many terraces covering all sides of the maunga. It had a single strong point at the tihi, where the chief of the tribe would have resided.
The western slopes are thought to have been extensive hillside kumara gardens. At the height of its occupation, around 1000 people lived on this pā settlement. Remnants of the pā terraces and pits are still visible around the crest of the maunga, including historic midden deposits containing shells of cockles, pipi, catseye, scallop, obsidian, and bone.
These are important archaeological features that should not be disturbed or entered.
The explosive fire-fountaining eruption built up a scoria cone 143 meters tall, creating a central crater and a horseshoe-shaped depression from later lava flow that reached as far as the junction of Broadway and Great South Road, connecting with the Mt Eden lava field.
The western slopes are thought to have been extensive hillside kumara gardens. At the height of its occupation, around 1000 people lived on this pā settlement. Remnants of the pā terraces and pits are still visible around the crest of the maunga, including historic midden deposits containing shells of cockles, pipi, catseye, scallop, obsidian, and bone.
These are important archaeological features that should not be disturbed or entered.
The explosive fire-fountaining eruption built up a scoria cone 143 meters tall, creating a central crater and a horseshoe-shaped depression from later lava flow that reached as far as the junction of Broadway and Great South Road, connecting with the Mt Eden lava field.
Getting there Te huarahi ki reira
You can access the maunga from Remuera Road. Parking is available on nearby streets.
Local tip He tīwhiri mō te rohe
When you visit the area, please remember to honor its cultural significance and protect its archaeological features. Please refrain from disturbing the midden or entering the historic pits.