Walks & Tracks
Hemi Matenga
Time/Distance: 5.4km loop/3 hours 30 mins
Access: Tui Crescent. A moderate 50 min climb to viewpoint at top of ridge. After this it becomes a tramping track that requires route finding experience.
Highlights: Stream, native bush, and views over Waikanae and Kapiti Island.
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Walk from either Waitarere or Hokio Beach to the wreck of the Hydrabad. Approximately 15 minutes walk from Waitarere or 1 hour from Hokio. The Hydrabad was a sqare rigged sailing ship which ran aground during a severe storm in 1878.
For more information contact the Levin i-Site.
Time/Distance: 1.5km of various tracks
Access: Kaitawa Crescent and Riwai Street or Epiha Street Easy walks and a great sheltered picnic spot amongst native trees. Various tracks and lengths. Steep climb from Epiha St up to the reservoir tank and back down to the stream.
Highlights: Kids will love the playground, flying fox and safe creek.
For more Information contact the Paraparaumu Visitor Information Centre.
Time/Distance: 6hr Return
Kapakapanui is an isolated minor peak of 1102 metres in the southwest corner of the Tararua Range, dominating the skyline from Paraparaumu and Waikanae.
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Time/Distance: 30 min return
Kohekohe walk in Hemi Matenga Memorial Park Scenic Reserve is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. It links Tui Crescent to Kakariki Grove
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