Ruapekapeka, Historic battle site in Bay of Islands, New Zealand.
The Ruapekapeka fortification contains underground chambers, double wooden palisades, and defensive trenches spanning across elevated terrain in northern New Zealand.
British forces confronted Māori warriors at Ruapekapeka in December 1845, marking the final engagement of the Flagstaff War in New Zealand.
The name Ruapekapeka translates from Māori language as 'bat's nest,' referencing the complex network of underground shelters within the fortification.
The Department of Conservation maintains walking paths through the site, with information panels explaining military positions and fortification details.
The fortification incorporated advanced military engineering that protected defenders from artillery fire through an innovative system of underground chambers.
Part of: Flagstaff War
GPS coordinates: -35.45630,174.14360
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:44
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