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NZ Walking Routes > Wellington > Upper Hutt > Ridge Track - Kaitoke Regional Park
Ridge Track - Kaitoke Regional Park
- Location
- The main entrance is at Kaitoke. Turn left off SH2 at Waterworks Road, 12km north of Upper Hutt. The park entrance is 1km from the highway. Park at the Pakuratahi Forks car park and cross over the road bridge. Look for the track signpost on your left just past Rivendell. At the junction with the Pakuratahi River walk turn right.
- Description
Kaitoke Regional Park covers 2860 hectares in the foothills of the Tararua Ranges. Steep, bush-clad hills, the Hutt River gorge and centuries-old rata, rimu and beech forest feature in this magnificent natural setting. Swim in tranquil river pools, or explore beautiful bush clad tracks.
The 9km track runs along the main skyline ridge and links Pakuratahi Forks with Te Marua. It passes through stands of beech forest and offers superb views of the water storage lakes and Upper Hutt Valley. You need to be reasonably fit to do this walk. Wear sturdy shoes or boots and take warm, waterproof clothing.
- Distance
- 9.0 km
- Duration
- 6.0 hours
- Level
- Medium
- Amenities
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- Benches
- Birds
- Carpark
- Dogs Allowed
- Historical
- Plant Life
- Toilets
- Tramping
- Source
- www.gw.govt.nz
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