Also bridleway for horses. From top continue down left side. Warm clothing: strong winds on the tops. Track climbs steeply through pines. Great views of Pauatahanui Inlet: and South Island on a clear day.
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-41.06, 174.95 · rel 17553718
-41.06, 174.95 · rel 17553718
Puketiro Loop - Down
4,6 km from top of Puketiro Loop to Battle Hill Farm car park through urban area.
top of Puketiro Loop
→
Battle Hill Farm car park
linear
4,6km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Remote
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
Battle Hill New Zealand Wars Memorial
monument ·
332 m off route
4,6 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
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Quarter of the way
Halfway
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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
Puketiro Loop - Down is 4.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Puketiro Loop - Down takes approximately 1h 9min to complete.
No, Puketiro Loop - Down is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from top of Puketiro Loop to Battle Hill Farm car park. Plan ahead for return transport.
Puketiro Loop - Down starts at top of Puketiro Loop.
Puketiro Loop - Down is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Puketiro Loop - Down is maintained and managed by Greter Wellington Regional Council.