" 7 to 8 Hours one way This day trip traverses the valleys and ridge tops of the eastern side of the park. About half through farmland. The views are tremendous and there are also a variety of historic features to discover" GWRC
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-41.17, 174.90 · rel 14008810
-41.17, 174.90 · rel 14008810
Puke Ariki
22,4 km from Cornish Road, Korokoro, Lower Hutt to Dry Creek Camp Ground, Haywards, Lower Hutt through alpine terrain and mountains.
Cornish Road, Korokoro, Lower Hutt
→
Dry Creek Camp Ground, Haywards, Lower Hutt
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22,4km
Distance
demanding
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× summit
Belmont
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Boulder Hill
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Cannons Head
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Round Knob
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04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
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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
Puke Ariki is 22.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Puke Ariki takes approximately 5h 35min to complete.
No, Puke Ariki is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Cornish Road, Korokoro, Lower Hutt to Dry Creek Camp Ground, Haywards, Lower Hutt. Plan ahead for return transport.
Puke Ariki starts at Cornish Road, Korokoro, Lower Hutt.
Puke Ariki is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Puke Ariki is maintained and managed by GWRC - Greater Wellington Regional Council.