9/29/2021 Summit Loop — NZ Walking Access Commission Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa

Summit Loop

 Walking

 Circular Track (Loop)

Difculty Medium

Length 3.2 km

Journey Time 1 hour 30 mins

Region Wellington

Sub-Region Porirua

Part of Collections Greater Wellington , Battle Hill Farm Forest Park https://www.walkingaccess.govt.nz/track/summit-loop/pdfPreview 1/3 9/29/2021 Summit Loop — NZ Walking Access Commission Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa Track maintained by Greater Wellington Regional Council 

Enter the bush reserve through the gate by the Corner Paddock toilets. Walk along the valley oor before climbing up and out onto farmland to the Battle Hill summit. On a ne day you will have wonderful views south down the Horokiri Valley towards Pauatahanui Inlet. Descend to the battle site, then follow the farm track down the ridge back to the Streamside Paddock.

Conditions:

Much of the park is closed from August to October for lambing, although some key tracks remain open. Dogs are not permitted in the park, including those left in vehicles. There is no cellphone coverage in the park.

How to get here

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.

https://www.walkingaccess.govt.nz/track/summit-loop/pdfPreview 2/3 9/29/2021 Summit Loop — NZ Walking Access Commission Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa Track Elevation and Map

More information

http://www.gw.govt.nz/mountain-biking-and-cycling-5/ http://www.gw.govt.nz/assets/Parks- and-Recreation/Misc/Battle-Hill-map.pdf

Page last updated: Sep 8, 2020, 3:41 PM

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