Wellington · Hiking

Parata Walking Track

1.7 mi
round trip
1,644 ft
climb
1,541 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Parata Walking Track is an out-and-back trail, 1.7 miles each way (3.4 miles round trip) in Wellington, New Zealand. It runs between about 280 ft and 1,540 ft above sea level, with roughly 190 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Waikanae, about 1.4 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Field and Papakirae. For camping, Ngatiawa River Monastery and El Rancho are within about 6 miles. There are 3 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Parata Walking Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors