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| − | New Zealand has many archaeological sites that can be visited. Interpretive signs are not often a feature of sites so some prior research | + | New Zealand has many archaeological sites that can be visited. Interpretive signs are not often a feature of sites so some prior research will often make visits more enjoyable. |
Two published guides are particularly worth while: | Two published guides are particularly worth while: | ||
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'''Landscapes of Conflict, A Field Guide to the New Zealand Wars''' Nigel Prickett 2002 Random House. | '''Landscapes of Conflict, A Field Guide to the New Zealand Wars''' Nigel Prickett 2002 Random House. | ||
| − | Some regional guides exist - a look in the bookshops at the local museums is a good source for these. Specialist publications on railway and industrial history can be found which often have information on archaeological sites. | + | Some regional guides exist - a look in the bookshops at the local museums is a good source for these. Depatment of Conservation visitor centres will usualy have information on historic sites in teh DoC estate. Specialist publications on railway and industrial history can be found which often have information on archaeological sites. |
On the web: | On the web: | ||
| − | New Zealand Archaeological Associaiton guide for cultural tourists (with only partial coverage of NZ as yet)[http://www.nzarchaeology.org/cultural_tourist.htm Link] | + | New Zealand Archaeological Associaiton guide for cultural tourists (with only partial coverage of NZ as yet) [http://www.nzarchaeology.org/cultural_tourist.htm Link]. |
| − | New Zealand Historic Places Trust places to visit(only some of which are archaeological)[http://www.historic.org.nz/places2visit/places2visit_index. | + | New Zealand Historic Places Trust places to visit(only some of which are archaeological) [http://www.historic.org.nz/places2visit/places2visit_index.html Link]. |
| − | Department of Conservation historic heritage pages [http://www.doc.govt.nz/templates/defaultlanding.aspx?id= | + | Department of Conservation historic heritage pages [http://www.doc.govt.nz/templates/defaultlanding.aspx?id=34000 Link]. |
| − | Institute of Professional Engineers New Zealand, engineering heritage [http://www.ipenz.org.nz/heritage/Link]. | + | Institute of Professional Engineers New Zealand, engineering heritage [http://www.ipenz.org.nz/heritage/ Link]. |
[http://www.dayout.co.nz/ Dayout.com] is a commercial site - you have to join to see the detailed information - but for many sites this is very good. | [http://www.dayout.co.nz/ Dayout.com] is a commercial site - you have to join to see the detailed information - but for many sites this is very good. | ||
Revision as of 11:23, 2 May 2008
Sites to Visit
New Zealand has many archaeological sites that can be visited. Interpretive signs are not often a feature of sites so some prior research will often make visits more enjoyable.
Two published guides are particularly worth while:
The Penguin Field Guide to New Zealand Archaeology Kevin L. Jones 2007 Penguin Books.
Landscapes of Conflict, A Field Guide to the New Zealand Wars Nigel Prickett 2002 Random House.
Some regional guides exist - a look in the bookshops at the local museums is a good source for these. Depatment of Conservation visitor centres will usualy have information on historic sites in teh DoC estate. Specialist publications on railway and industrial history can be found which often have information on archaeological sites.
On the web:
New Zealand Archaeological Associaiton guide for cultural tourists (with only partial coverage of NZ as yet) Link.
New Zealand Historic Places Trust places to visit(only some of which are archaeological) Link.
Department of Conservation historic heritage pages Link.
Institute of Professional Engineers New Zealand, engineering heritage Link.
Dayout.com is a commercial site - you have to join to see the detailed information - but for many sites this is very good.
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