Taupiri, Sacred mountain in Waikato, New Zealand
Mount Taupiri stands 288 meters above sea level at the southern end of the Taupiri Range, separated from the Hakarimata Range by the Taupiri Gorge.
Te Putu constructed Taupiri pā on the mountain's summit during the 1600s, establishing the location as a sacred site following his burial there.
The mountain serves as the burial ground for Waikato Māori tribes, with deceased Māori kings and queens interred at the highest section of the cemetery.
A new bridge from Taupiri township over the Mangawara Stream provides improved access to the burial grounds, which previously faced limitations due to railway and highway placement.
Early European travelers received instructions from Māori to cross to the opposite side of the Waikato River to maintain distance from this sacred area.
Location: Waikato
Location: Waikato District
Elevation above the sea: 288 m
GPS coordinates: -37.60296,175.18629
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:12
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