In Defence of a Settler Town - Taranaki Heritage Month 2026

Sun, 18 Oct, 2pm - 4pm NZDT

Pūkākā Marsland Hill

New Plymouth, New Zealand

Heritage Taranaki

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Take in some significant sites of the Taranaki Wars in central Ngāmotu New Plymouth with Hamish Crimp. From Pūkākā Marsland Hill, Huatapatapa and the site of the parade ground, Fort Herbert, the Carrington Road Blockhouse, and the rifle range.

This walk includes hills – begins on Pukākā Marsland Hill and finishes in Pukekura Park.

Date: 18 October

Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Location: Summit of Pukākā Marsland Hill, Ngāmotu New Plymouth.

Free, koha appreciated.

Registration and tickets not required - just turn up on the day.

This event is part of Taranaki Heritage Month 2026 (2 October to 6 November 2026). A full programme of events can be found on Heritage Taranaki's website at the following link: https://heritagetaranaki.com/heritage-month-2026-programme-of-events-registration/

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Sun, 18 Oct, 2pm - 4pm NZDT

Pūkākā Marsland Hill

New Plymouth, New Zealand

Hosted by Heritage Taranaki

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