Wellington
Pukeatua - OPEN
(North to South)
Pukeatua - 14km / 6-7hr
The Track
From the Department of Conservation information sign, follow the Fenceline Loop Track for 700m to a marked junction to Pukeatua Track.
The Pukeatua track takes a sharp left uphill turn to a south west ridge. The track is marked with DOC orange triangles, and later with 1.5m blue poles.
Continue up-hill for about 3hr with a hard right turn just prior to exiting the bush before Pukeatua (812m) and a good lunch spot. The track skirts the scrubby tops on the eastern side to Pukeatua Summit. From the summit the track follows the south side of a westerly ridge to a saddle and then northwest down a ridge to a broad ridge and intersection. Turn right at the fork (large orange triangles) following the DOC markers and down towards the covenanted land section and pine forest (where blue poles now mark the route). The area adjacent to the pine forest is private land covenanted with the Queen Elizabeth II National Trust to preserve native forest. Walkers are required to respect the protected area and stay on the marked track.
On reaching the stream go upstream for just 10m then left, crossing the stream on to a four-wheel drive track leading to a gate and metalled road.
Exit left and walk down the road, crossing the pedestrian bridge to the South Mangaone Road Car Park and track end.
From the car park continue down South Mangaone Road (5km) turn right into Ngatiawa Road (1km) and right into Reikiorangi Road (5km) leading to Waikanae Village.
If continuing on the next section (Kapiti Coast) after crossing the railway line and SH1 turn left and proceed south on footpath. Cross Te Moana Road (traffic lights) and down SH1 to the Waikanae River road bridge.
- Vehicles on road or track
- Poisons & traps
- Forestry operations
- Small stream crossings
- Track exposed to sun, wind or cold
- Weather extremes
- Few water sources Only at start and finish
(North to South)
Pukeatua - 14km / 6-7hr
The Track
From the Department of Conservation information sign, follow the Fenceline Loop Track for 700m to a marked junction to Pukeatua Track.
The Pukeatua track takes a sharp left uphill turn to a south west ridge. The track is marked with DOC orange triangles, and later with 1.5m blue poles.
Continue up-hill for about 3hr with a hard right turn just prior to exiting the bush before Pukeatua (812m) and a good lunch spot. The track skirts the scrubby tops on the eastern side to Pukeatua Summit. From the summit the track follows the south side of a westerly ridge to a saddle and then northwest down a ridge to a broad ridge and intersection. Turn right at the fork (large orange triangles) following the DOC markers and down towards the covenanted land section and pine forest (where blue poles now mark the route). The area adjacent to the pine forest is private land covenanted with the Queen Elizabeth II National Trust to preserve native forest. Walkers are required to respect the protected area and stay on the marked track.
On reaching the stream go upstream for just 10m then left, crossing the stream on to a four-wheel drive track leading to a gate and metalled road.
Exit left and walk down the road, crossing the pedestrian bridge to the South Mangaone Road Car Park and track end.
From the car park continue down South Mangaone Road (5km) turn right into Ngatiawa Road (1km) and right into Reikiorangi Road (5km) leading to Waikanae Village.
If continuing on the next section (Kapiti Coast) after crossing the railway line and SH1 turn left and proceed south on footpath. Cross Te Moana Road (traffic lights) and down SH1 to the Waikanae River road bridge.
Waikanae
River Pa - 20 Reikorangi Rd - close to Waikanae en route - P: 022 053 3618 or just turn up. Self-catering, hot shower, indoor mattress, shared kitchen. $10 koha/night.
El Rancho Holiday Park - 25 Kauri Rd, Waikanae Beach - P: 04 902 6287
Kapiti Gateway Motel - 114 Main Rd, Waikanae - P: 04 902 5876 - E: info@kapitigateway.co.nz
Ariki Lodge Motel - 4 Omahi St, Waikanae - P: 04 293 6072 - E: info@arikilodgemotel.co.nz
Country Patch B&B - 18 Kea St, Waikanae - P: 04 293 5165 - E: stay@countrypatch.co.nz -
- Keep to the track
- Respect private land
- Forestry operations - Track may be closed occasionally
- Leave gates as you find them
- No litter
- No dogs
- No horses
- No firearms
- No vehicles
- No bikes
- No taking plants
- No camping
- No fires
- Take all rubbish with you
- Use toilets provided Toilet at Fenceline Car Park but not at South Mangaone Road
- Bury toilet waste well away from water
(Start)
- Car park
- Picnic area
- Toilets
- Phone and assistance at Caretaker's house. No cell phone reception.
- Standard Campsite close to start of track
- Accommodation Parawai Hut 2km from track start.
- Self-catering rural cottage on Gorge Rd, ph owner 06 364 3220 or 0274 426968 or email pipsteele@xtra.co.nz
(On Route)
- No amenities
- Phone Possible cell phone coverage at Pukeatua Summit
(End)
- Full range of amenities In Waikanae
- Carpark but no other amenities at South Mangaone Rd.
- Phone No cell phone reception in car park at South Mangaone Rd.
- Accommodation At Top South Managone Road Carpark
- River Pa, 20 Reikorangi Rd, 1.3km from track finish at SH1 Waikanae. Self catering, hot shower, shared kitchen, WiFi internet. $10 koha/night. Ph Paul 0220533618, 042934080
