Parapara (Parapara Inlet)  

Parapara Inlet contained a pā, kāinga and fishing station. Parapara was also home to the celebrated taniwha Kai Whakaruaki, who was ultimately was destroyed by Ngāti Apa warriors, assisted by other southern iwi.

Other pā sites were Puramahoi, Taupō Point and Pungarau-Whiti.