Paekakariki Hill Road

NZ · New Zealand

Highest

252 m

Lowest

18 m

Climb

115 m

Descent

239 m

Start to end

144 → 18 m

Steepest

13.3%

The climb out of Paekākāriki over the hill toward Pukerua Bay and Porirua, tight and steep with sea views.

SeasonOctober to April

A short, steep climb with tight bends and views back over the Kāpiti coast.

It is an alternative to the main highway and rewards a slower pace.

Weather can turn windy on the exposed sections.

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