Kaitoke Regional Park - Pakuratahi River and Swing bridge track
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Only 45 minutes north of Wellington City, the spectacular Kaitoke Regional Park covers 2860 hectares in the foothills of the Tararua Ranges. Steep, bush-clad hills, the Hutt River gorge and centuries-old rata, rimu and beech forest feature in this magnificent natural setting.
The main entrance is at Kaitoke. Turn left off SH2 at Waterworks Road, 12km north of Upper Hutt. The park entrance is 1km from the highway.
An easy track links the Kaitoke campground to Pakuratahi Forks via a pedestrian bridge over the river and mixed podocarp-broadleaf forest. There is one steep section but it is suitable for mountain buggies.
We will then cross a swing bridge and follow the Hutt River downstream on an easy trail through rimu and rata forest. You will get great views of the Hutt River gorge. Return is via the Flume Bridge and along the road then back to the Kaitoke campground.
My number is 0225 0225 01 if you get lost.
http://www.gw.govt.nz/Kaitoke/
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