Trip Report Kapiti Coast Trip
Friday 13th to Monday 16th March 2026
Ascent
ND meters
Length
Single-Day
Location
Taupō (Waikato)
Trip Grading
Moderate
The programme for this trip is as follows:-
Day 1 : Rangiwahia Hut. Ruahine Forest.
– 4 hours return.
Day 2, Morning : Escarpment Walk. Paekakariki to Pukerua Bay.
– 10k 3-4 hours.
Day 2, Afternoon: Titahi Bay. Options.
– Southern Clifftop Walk – 2.8 k, 1 hour return.
– Titahi Bay and Stuart Park. – 3.2 k l hour return.
– Titahi Bay Mural Walk. – 1-2 hours. 13 murals.
Day3, Morning: Zealandia. Wellington. 32 k of tracks to choose from.
Day 3 Afternoon: Botanical Gardens.
Day 4, Morning: Parata Track. Hemi Matenga Reserve, Waikanae.
– 4.5 k 2 hours return.
Day 4, Afternoon: White Cliff Boulders. Mangaweka.
– 1.5 hours including viewing.
Days 1&4 and Days 2&3 can be swopped depending on the weather etc.
I will organise accomodation once I know who’s coming.
Van costs will be about $60.
Contact Jill Wilding
0277404433.
We don't have any past trips at the moment.
Trips on Other tramps without GPX and PDF
Discover the club's van and private transport options available for trips, along with details on the small levy for costs.
Sep 2026
Friday
11
Thursday
17
Moderate
A moderate tramp. The van fee will be $20 due to current high fuel prices.
Oct 2026
Saturday
03
Wednesday
07
Moderate
A hard tramp. Van mover required. The van fee will be $25 due to current high fuel prices.
Friday
09
Thursday
15
Moderate
An easy tramp. The van fee will be $20 due to current high fuel prices.
Friday
16
Wednesday
28
Moderate
Note the early start 7am. A moderate tramp. The van fee will be $25 due to the current high fuel cost.
Thursday
29
Moderate
An easy tramp. The van fee will be $25 due to the current high fuel cost.
Friday
30
Nov 2026
Sunday
08
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Moderate
An easy tramp. The van fee will be $20 due to the current high fuel cost.
Dec 2026
Thursday
03
Moderate
From Parker Rd to Waterworks Track. A hard tramp. The van fee will be $25 due to the current high fuel cost. Note the 7am start.
Saturday
05
Wednesday
09
Moderate
A hard tramp. Bring a change of clothes. The van fee will be $20 due to the current high fuel cost.