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Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington happens to be a great camping and picnic spot visited by tourists from all parts of the globe. The huge native forest of Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington provides a peaceful riverside haven where one can explore the bush clad hills and terraces. One can also have leisurely walks suitable for all ages and degrees of fitness. Description of the Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington – The Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington comprises nearly 2500 hectares of dense native forest replete with hard beech, black beech, red beech, rimu, northern rata, hinau and kamahi. The Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington located on the southern end of the Tararua Ranges, is home to common forest birds as well as North Island kaka, yellow-crowned parakeet and a significant number of New Zealand falcons. Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington has now become a famous tourist spot after Peter Jackson chose the park to shoot the Rivendell section of the first film. There are four different kinds of walking tracts at the Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington which all begin near the car park at the Pakuratahi Hutt Forks. They range from easy to difficult ones suitable for only hikers.
These Walks can really be exciting and provide fantastic views of the Hutt Valley from the ridge tops. For those who are daring enough, crossing the swing-bridges and having a dip down to the Hutt and Pakuratahi rivers is a good option where deep pools serve as excellent swimming holes. Location of the Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington - Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington is only a 10 minute drive north from Upper Hutt City on State Highway 2. One has to take a left turn at Waterworks Road, then drive 1 kilometer west. The Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington is easily accessible by private vehicles. Located in the north of Wellington Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington is undoubtedly one of the hottest tourist destinations in Wellington.
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