Battle Hill Farm Forest Park
https://archive.gw.govt.nz/battlehill
Battle Hill Farm Forest Park
610 Paekakariki Hill Road, Pauatahanui, Porirua
Turn off SH 58 at Pauatahanui onto Paekakariki Hill Road and drive 6km to Battle Hill Farm Forest Park. Alternatively, turn off SH1 at Plimmerton onto Grays Rd, then turn left onto Paekakariki Hill Rd.
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Opening hours
8am till dusk
Dogs are not permitted, including those in vehicles.
Fireworks are prohibited in all Regional Parks and Forests
Park notices
Find all current park notices on the new Greater Wellington website.
About
Battle Hill Farm Forest Park is 500 hectares of rolling paddocks, native bush and forestry, just under 40km from Wellington. Pitch your tent and toast marshmallows over an open campfire.
If you weren’t convinced already the park also has:
- A historical working farm – complete with grazing horses and sheep. You might even see shearing in action
- Trails suited for hooves, feet, tyres, and on some – baby buggies
- Spectacular views of the Pauatahanui inlet and the new Transmission Gully motorway
- Historic graveyard
- Site of the 1846 battle between British and Ngāti Toa
- Riding for the Disabled
- Eel feeding
Allergies and Pollens
Battle Hill Forest Park is prone to high levels of pollen. We recommend visitors who have a pollen allergy to carry appropriate medication.
