Kaitoke Hill

Pakuratahi Forest, Wellington, New Zealand

Rugged 4wd track from the Kaitoke water treatment plant up to State Highway 2.

Intermediate

Bike and Foot

The northern half of this track is a typical 4wd road, with nothing out of the ordinary. However, the other half is an undulating - and in some places quite rough - track that goes straight down the hill along the edge of a pine forest. It seems more like a fire break than a track, so perhaps its primary purpose is actually as a fire break for the forest.

In any case, there are several short, sharp rollercoaster style undulations along the generally downhill trend when travelling from south to north. Some of the short ascents will likely require a bit of walking.

If starting from the water treatment plant end, then Pylon Loop veers off towards the east after about 0.75km. Ascending Pylon Loop and the descending Kaitoke Hill is a much easier option than climbing Kaitoke Hill.

Starts next to the water treatment plant, at the eastern end of the sealed road past the twin water reservior lakes.

Kaitoke Hill and Pylon Loop meet at the northwestern end of the State Highway 2 underpass.

2.17km

4wd

8 Jan 2009 by Ian

Ian