Makara Gun Emplacements

New Zealand / Wellington / Makara-Ohariu /
 Second World War 1939-1945, artillery battery, interesting place
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This was a coastal defence battery, known as Fort Opau, in the Second World War.
Two 6" MkVII guns and radar were installed.

There are spectacular views over the Makara Coast, South Island, and Mana and Kapiti Islands to the North.
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Coordinates:   41°13'20"S   174°41'44"E

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  • Fort Opau
  • WWII coastal defence battery. Two 6" MkVII guns and radar installed.
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