| Taumata | |
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| State | New Zeland |
|---|---|
| Region | North Island |
| Height | 305 m a.s.l. |
Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu (often abbreviated Taumata) is a hill located in New Zeland.
To know
With 85 letters, it is one of the longest known toponyms, registered by the Guinness Book of Records. It precedes the British citizen of Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch.
Geographical notes
It is located on theNorth Island.
Background
The name written on the local sign is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu and reports in English the tradition according to which Tamatea had to fight in that place against the Ngati Hine people and in the course of the battle her brother was killed. Tamatea was so saddened by the loss that she stayed a few days on the spot and every morning she went to that knoll to play the Kōauau in her memory.
Territories and tourist destinations
Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu: full screen map.
Urban centers
How to get
How to get around
What see
What to do
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- 1 Hike to the top. The top of the hill can be reached on a three to four hour hike on a relatively easy trail but not recommended for small children. From there the view allows you to observe the other hills of the region as well as thePacific Ocean towards East.
Shopping
Where to eat
Where stay
Safety
How to keep in touch
Around
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