Taratara - Table Mountain - Northland - New Zealand

Taratara - (Sometimes referred to as Table Mountain....although some don't like this name being used) - Northland - New Zealand
Located just off State Highway 10, on Otangaroa Rd between Kaeo and Mangonui, the magnificent rock formation called Taratara rises some 300 metres above sea level and is covered in native flora.
Here is the Maori mythology associated with Taratara:
Maori Mythology of Taratara Peak (and the two prominent hills beside it)
According to the local people Taratara was a very handsome mountain whose two wives attended on him dutifully. Maungataniwha, (Taniwha Mountain - a taniwha is a monster or demon) who lived over to the west wished for a wife of his own and decided to ask Taratara for one of his wives.
Taratara disagreed and Maungataniwha returned disconsolate to his home. Time passed and Maungataniwha again went to see if he could persuade Taratara to give him one of his wives. This time the arrogant Taratara laughed at him in such a derisive manner that the angry Maungataniwha whipped his tail and cut off Taratara’s head.Now Taratara’s head lies on the top of Ohakiri near the [Whangaroa] harbour entrance and his wives remain loyally beside his body grieving for their husband. (www.eske-style.... )

[@HoaniCtaylor]

Such a beautiful place.

[@2rickygee]

Hey Larry. Were you able to get to the the top? Is there a track or access point?

[@Larry-Travels]

HI Richard. I didn't see a track but I guess it wouldn't hurt to chat to the local farmer.