Parata Track
DOC track · Wellington/Kapiti
Parata Track is a 1.5 km DOC tramping track in Wellington/Kapiti with 282 m of climbing and a high point of 424 m.
Parata Track passes through kohekohe forest to a lookout with views of the coast, Kapiti Island, and the Reikorangi Valley.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 – 2 hr return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Intermediate |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 282 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 424 m |
| Lowest point | 138 m |
| Region | Wellington/Kapiti |
| Start | -40.87629, 175.07955 |
| End | -40.88215, 175.08744 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
GPX file
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Te Au Track (0.0 km away)
- Kohekohe Walk (0.2 km away)
- Pukeatua Track (4.5 km away)
- Waikanae Link Track (5.5 km away)
- Kapakapanui Track (5.7 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
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