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Farm Loop – (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 the Airstrip, and then take the track north through the Oak Paddock, into the Battle Hill Paddock and up the hill. Approximately 200 metres short of the Battle Hill summit a track forks to the right down the hill. Follow this track back to the car park through the Swampy Gully Paddock, past the wetland area and the deer paddocks.

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.

Visit the website below for further information.

Duration

2.0 hours

Level

Medium

Amenities

• Carpark
• Historical
• Plant Life
• Toilets

Source

www.gw.govt.nz

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