Restoration Trail
Battle Hill Farm Forest ParkEnjoy a short leisurely bike ride or stroll through farmland, wetlands, and an old airstrip.
442m highest point
Weave your way uphill through pine forests to the peak of the trail, where you can enjoy great views over the Pāuatahanui inlet and towards the South Island.
You must travel the Puketiro Loop in a clockwise direction, starting from The Dell car park. Follow the farm road through the airstrip and over Gas Line Ridge, towards Transmission Gully.
From there, follow the markers across the paddock to a stream and take the left-hand gate into the forest.
The track starts uphill through a pine plantation to the summit. Follow the track markers along the top heading south before continuing downhill back to Transmission Gully. You can get back to the car park over the Gas Line Ridge.
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Battle Hill Farm Forest ParkEnjoy a short leisurely bike ride or stroll through farmland, wetlands, and an old airstrip.
Battle Hill Farm Forest ParkClimb to the summit of Battle Hill for great views over the Horokiwi Valley and towards Pāuatahanui Inlet.
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