unusual rock formation created when an outcrop of ancient volcanic pillow lava was embedded in younger greywacke, along with red and green siltstone. A scientific reserve created in 1972 after growing public concern about quarrying in the area.
OSM map layer · LineString
-41.35, 174.73 · rel 17534076
-41.35, 174.73 · rel 17534076
Red Rocks
3,8 km from Ōwhiro Bay car park to Devil's Gate .
Ōwhiro Bay car park
→
Devil's Gate
linear
3,8km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
19
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
1× viewpoint
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× viewpoint
Devil's gate
viewpoint ·
on the route
2,9 km
77%
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
Red Rocks is 3.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Red Rocks takes approximately 57 min to complete.
No, Red Rocks is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Ōwhiro Bay car park to Devil's Gate. Plan ahead for return transport.
Red Rocks starts at Ōwhiro Bay car park.
Red Rocks is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Red Rocks is maintained and managed by Wellington City.