Taiaroa Head

Maps and Plans

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Description: Map showing batteries at Taiaroa Head

Reference: None, from personal collection

General Layout of Taiaroa Head

1. Howlett Point Searchlight (WW2)

2. Engine room for the searchlight

3. The Howlett Point 12pdr Battery

4. The Howlett Point 64pdr Battery

5. The Lighthouse Battery

6. The site of a 6pdr battery

7. The Channel Battery

8. The Saddle Battery

9. The parapet wall

1. Access tunnel added in 1986 (includes steps up to observation post)

2. Start of original tunnel complex

3. Observation Post

4. Original access tunnel

5. Magazine and artillery store

6. Serving Room

7. Gun store

8. Shell hoist

9. Gun pit

A. Cartridge Store

B. Shell Store