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NZ Walking Routes > Wellington > Kapiti Coast > Restoration Trail – Battle Hill Farm Forest Park
Restoration Trail – Battle Hill Farm Forest Park
- Location
- Turn off SH 58 at Pauatahanui onto the Paekakariki Hill Road and drive 6km to Battle Hill Farm Forest Park. Alternatively, turn off SH1 at Plimmerton onto Grays Rd, then turn left at the end onto Paekakariki Hill Rd. The Kapiti end of Paekakariki Hill Road beyond Battle Hill is not suitable for heavy vehicles.
- Description
Follow the farm road up through the Airstrip between the wetlands and deer paddocks and up onto the Gas Line Ridge overlooking Transmission Gully. Turn right and head south along the top of the ridge beside the deer fence for 300m. Turn right through the horse gate and drop back down to the Airstrip. From here you can head south alongside the stream to the seep area and St Bernard’s educational woodlot. Cross to the other side of the Airstrip at the southern end and go through a gate to the riparian (streamside) planting area (horseriders and mountainbikers please stay in the Airstrip). Walk back to the car park alongside the stream.
This is the site of one of the last battles between Maori and early colonial forces in the region, Battle Hill Farm Forest Park blends traditional hill country farming, forestry and environmental restoration. With its farm setting, native bush reserve and panoramic views Battle Hill provides a great opportunity to enjoy the open spaces of rural Wellington.
The park is open daily from 8am to dusk. Much of the park is closed from August to October for lambing, although some key tracks remain open.
- Duration
- 1.0 hours
- Level
- Easy
- Amenities
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- Birds
- Camping
- Carpark
- Historical
- Mountain Biking / Biking
- Picnics
- Plant Life
- Toilets
- Source
- www.gw.govt.nz
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