Walk along the valley floor before climbing up and out onto farmland to the Battle Hill summit. On a fine day you will have wonderful views south down the Horokiri Valley towards Pauatahanui inlet. Information panels tell the story of these historic sites
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Summit Loop
A 3,3 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Wellington.
Loop walk
start = finish · Wellington
3,3km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Quiet area
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× monument
1× summit
Battle Hill New Zealand Wars Memorial
monument ·
48 m off route
2,9 km
89%
Battle Hill
summit ·
86 m off route
3,3 km
100%
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
Summit Loop is 3.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Summit Loop takes approximately 50 min to complete.
Yes, Summit Loop is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Summit Loop starts at Homestead.
Summit Loop is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Summit Loop is maintained and managed by Greater Wellington Regional Council.