Queen Elizabeth Park: Walks Behond Wellington.

 This walk is situated along the Kapati Coast on the West Coast of the North Island and is set in 650 hectares.
 This is beautiful area of the West Coast with a good sandy beach that runs from Paekakariki and runs as far as you can see. Well beyond Otaki.
This is a beautiful walk that takes you along the dunes either by the coastal track where there are a number of tracks through the dunes that take you down to the beach, or the inland track What a great beach it is,and when it is out there is a vast expanse of sand for the kids to play on.
 There are plenty of tracks that also take you between both inner and outer so there is no chance of getting bored.
 Back to the park itself, starting from Paekakariki,  both tracks weave in and out of the dunes or take you up to the tops before dipping back down. A easy walk taking in the views of Kapiti Island will bring to Whareroa Beach where you can stop for a picnic if you wish.
 

 Behind this area is a model aeroplane club so there may be a chance that the club is out, if so take the kids to look.

 Also there is a rail track where at times,steam train rides operate. From here you can head back or continue to the Raumati Entrance. This section there is no opportunity to cross to either track.

  Once you reach the Raumati Entrance you can head back by one of the other routes or if feeling fit and the tide is out you can continue along the beach until you reach Paraparaumu.


 Take time to enjoy what this park has to offer as there is so much to enjoy for all the family. A must and well worth taking the time to enjoy what ever time of the year.

 If entering the park from the MacKays Crossing, you will have access to the Tramway Museum,wetland areas and a WW11 Marines display when the USA had a base here during the WW11.

 Access to the park is either from Paekakariki via the holiday park, MacKays Crossing of SH1 or from Raumati South.

 Getting There: By car, the park is located of SH1 about 40km from wellington.

                          Train, either Paekakariki Rail Station which is a 1.5km walk to the start, or to  

                          Paraparaumu Rail station, the #74 bus to Jeep Road for the Raumati South Entrance.
                          If starting or finishing in Paraparaumu then and of the buses from the station will take
                          you to the main town area. Here pick up the beach and head south.

  Note: Push bikes allowed, dogs on leads, suitable for buggies,toilets.

 Wellington Tramway Museum  Up to Date info on the Tramway.

 WW11 Memorial Info Memorial to the USA Marines that used the area as a base.

 Friends of Queen Elizabeth Park. Information on dune planting/restoration and other info.

Metlink NZ Bus and Train timetable.
Horse Treking Full information about Horse Treking.

Queen Elizabeth Park Plan Downloadable Map of the Park.

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Like travelling the smaller less known roads.

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