From the top of Hatton Street in Karori, follow the track up through the regenerating podocarp/tawa and kohekohe forest. Head to the summit for panoramic views. Return the same way or, half way down, take the western loop track to the car park.
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Penlington Track
0,9 km from Hatton Street car park to Skyline Walkway through alpine terrain and mountains.
Hatton Street car park
→
Skyline Walkway
linear
0,9km
Distance
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Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Lively
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
1× Nature
Johnston Hill
summit ·
25 m off route
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Johnston Hill Scenic Reserve
Nature ·
37 m off route
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04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Penlington Track is 947 m long.
At an average walking pace, Penlington Track takes approximately 15 min to complete.
No, Penlington Track is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Hatton Street car park to Skyline Walkway. Plan ahead for return transport.
Penlington Track starts at Hatton Street car park.
Penlington Track is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Penlington Track is maintained and managed by Wellington City Council.