We can see this tree topped hill from our dining room window. It's just across the river and slightly north of us.

Aerial views show it's the site of a water reservoir and pine plantation, and a cell tower.

Historical records (PDF) say it's a Pā site.

Survey office plan SO 40 (1854-1865) shows the 14807 acre Ruakākā Block and shows a number of features of interest including the location of pa site Q07/94 named Pitorehu

The 8 or so padlocks on the chain round the gate made it very clear you can't get in for a look.

@Miraz If the padlocks are linked together in a chain it indicates multiple different people/organisations/contractors all have to access the site and don’t really trust each other to share keys. The road looks well maintained.

@mikenz Ah, thanks for that notion. Makes sense. 😀

@Miraz in my head I had you moving to the Coromandel .. clearly wrong.

@Miraz lovely up there

@JohnPhilpin Absolutely gorgeous! 😁