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</div> </header> <main id="Content" role="main" aria-hidden="false"> <div class="banner banner--bar banner--kaitoke tinty " > <div class="container-fluid"> <div class="row"> <div class="col col-12"> <div class="banner__title"> <h1><span lang="en-NZ">Battle Hill Farm Forest Park</span></h1> </div> <i class="gwrc-icons md-60 bg-kaitoke icon-park" aria-hidden="true"></i> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container-fluid content-container outer-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-lg-9 order-2"> <div id="MainContent" class="content-section park"> <div class="park__header"> <h2 class="park__greeting">Haere mai, welcome to Battle Hill Farm Forest Park</h2> <p class="text-h6 park__location"> <i class="material-icons text-primary item-icon" aria-hidden="true">location_on</i> <span class="sr-only">Location</span> <span>610 Paekakariki Hill Road, Pauatahanui, Porirua</span> </p> </div> <div class="row park__summary"> <div class="col-12"> <p class="park__intro">This is a great spot for a day out, picnics and camping. It has 500 hectares of rolling paddocks, native bush and forestry, plus an indoor arena for Riding for the Disabled.</p> <div class="park__hours"> <h3 class="text-h6">Opening hours</h3> <p>6am – 6pm April to September, and 6am – 8pm October to March</p> </div> <div class="park__notices"> <div class="park__heading"> <span aria-hidden="true" class="material-icons">info_outline</span> <div class="park__heading-text">Notices</div> </div> <div class="park-notice"> <div class="accordion-item notice info" id="accordion-item-button-2" > <button type="button" class="accordion-item__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-item-2"> <span aria-hidden="true" class="material-icons add">add</span> <span aria-hidden="true" class="material-icons remove">remove</span> <div class="accordion-item__button-text">Wildfire season – What you need to know</div> </button> <div class="accordion-item__content notice typography" id="accordion-item-2" aria-hidden="true"> <p>We’re in wildfire season which means the Greater Wellington Parks team is monitoring fire danger in our region.</p> <p>This message will be updated as fire risk in this park changes.    </p> <p><a href="/parks/wildfires-in-regional-parks/">Check out our tips for staying safe in this park.</a></p> <p>If you see smoke or fire and believe there's a risk to people or property, call 111 and ask for 'Fire'. </p> <span class="posted-date">Posted 12/12/2024</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="park-notice"> <div class="accordion-item notice info" id="accordion-item-button-58" > <button type="button" class="accordion-item__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-item-58"> <span aria-hidden="true" class="material-icons add">add</span> <span aria-hidden="true" class="material-icons remove">remove</span> <div class="accordion-item__button-text">Restricted fire season – From 28 Jan 2025 </div> </button> <div class="accordion-item__content notice typography" id="accordion-item-58" aria-hidden="true"> <p>Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for the Porirua and Kāpiti Coast areas. This means all campfires must adhere to strict conditions:</p> <ul> <li>Campfires can be no bigger than 1m x 1m and must be on a fire pad</li> <li>You must have a way of totally extinguishing your campfire</li> <li>You must make sure your campfire is completely out before leaving it</li> <li>You cannot light a campfire in wind exceeding 15km/hr.</li> </ul> <p>Battle Hill rangers will be checking every night to make sure these conditions are met. </p> <span class="posted-date">Posted 13/02/2025</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="park-notice"> <div class="accordion-item notice info" id="accordion-item-button-17" > <button type="button" class="accordion-item__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-item-17"> <span aria-hidden="true" class="material-icons add">add</span> <span aria-hidden="true" class="material-icons remove">remove</span> <div class="accordion-item__button-text">Puketiro Loop Track – Partial closure</div> </button> <div class="accordion-item__content notice typography" id="accordion-item-17" aria-hidden="true"> <p>The Puketiro Loop Track is closed for recreational use due to forestry work from Monday to Friday, between 4am and 5pm.</p> <p>All other times one section of the loop track will open to the public. Please follow signage for instructions.</p> <p>Please keep out of the forest in high winds and pay attention to the signage indicating the accessible areas.</p> <p><a class=" image-link" href="/assets/Parks/Battle-Hill-Farm-Forest-Park/Only-one-side-of-the-Puketiro-Loop-is-OPEN-to-the-public-on-weekends-and-outside-of-logging-operational-hours..png" title="" target="_blank" > <img src="/assets/Parks/Battle-Hill-Farm-Forest-Park/Only-one-side-of-the-Puketiro-Loop-is-OPEN-to-the-public-on-weekends-and-outside-of-logging-operational-hours__ResizedImageWzYwMCw4NDhd..png" alt="Both sides of Puketiro Loop track are closed to the public for forestry work between 4am-5pm, Mon-Fri" width="600" height="848" class="center ss-htmleditorfield-file image" loading="lazy"> </a> </p> <span class="posted-date">Posted 13/02/2025</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <h3 class="park__heading text-h6">Activities</h3> <ul class="park__activities"> <li> <a href="/parks/battle-hill-farm-forest-park/#accordion-item-button-accordion0-item7" aria-label="Meet the farm" class="accordion-link" data-tippy-content="Meet the farm"> <img class="park__activity-icon" src="/assets/activity-types/Park-icons_Sheep.svg" alt="" aria-hidden="true" /> <span class="sr-only">Meet the farm</span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/parks/battle-hill-farm-forest-park/#accordion-item-button-accordion0-item8" aria-label="Walking and hiking" class="accordion-link" data-tippy-content="Walking and hiking"> <img class="park__activity-icon" src="/assets/activity-types/tramping.svg" alt="" aria-hidden="true" /> <span class="sr-only">Walking and hiking</span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/parks/battle-hill-farm-forest-park/#accordion-item-button-accordion0-item10" aria-label="Mountain biking" class="accordion-link" data-tippy-content="Mountain biking"> <img class="park__activity-icon" src="/assets/activity-types/bike.svg" alt="" aria-hidden="true" /> <span class="sr-only">Mountain biking</span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/parks/battle-hill-farm-forest-park/#accordion-item-button-accordion0-item11" aria-label="Horse riding" class="accordion-link" data-tippy-content="Horse riding"> <img class="park__activity-icon" src="/assets/activity-types/horse_riding.svg" alt="" aria-hidden="true" /> <span class="sr-only">Horse riding</span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/parks/battle-hill-farm-forest-park/#accordion-item-button-accordion0-item9" aria-label="Camping" class="accordion-link" data-tippy-content="Camping"> <img class="park__activity-icon" src="/assets/activity-types/tent.svg" alt="" aria-hidden="true" /> <span class="sr-only">Camping</span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/parks/battle-hill-farm-forest-park/#accordion-item-button-accordion0-item162" aria-label="Weddings" class="accordion-link" data-tippy-content="Weddings"> <img class="park__activity-icon" src="/assets/activity-types/wedding.svg" alt="" aria-hidden="true" /> <span class="sr-only">Weddings</span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/parks/battle-hill-farm-forest-park/#accordion-item-button-accordion0-item169" aria-label="Volunteering" class="accordion-link" data-tippy-content="Volunteering"> <img class="park__activity-icon" src="/assets/activity-types/Park-icons_Volunteer.svg" alt="" aria-hidden="true" /> <span class="sr-only">Volunteering</span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/parks/battle-hill-farm-forest-park/#accordion-item-button-accordion0-item178" aria-label="Flying drones/ UAVs" class="accordion-link" data-tippy-content="Flying drones/ UAVs"> <img class="park__activity-icon" src="/assets/activity-types/Park-icons_Drone.svg" alt="" aria-hidden="true" /> <span class="sr-only">Flying drones/ UAVs</span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/parks/battle-hill-farm-forest-park/#accordion-item-button-accordion0-item13" aria-label="Historic" class="accordion-link" data-tippy-content="Historic"> <img class="park__activity-icon" src="/assets/activity-types/Park-icons_Book.svg" alt="" aria-hidden="true" /> <span class="sr-only">Historic</span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <section class="element image-block__holder element--grouped"> <div class="image-block "> <figure class="image-block__image-container image-block__image-container--no-caption"> <div class="responsive-image" style="background-image:url('/assets/Parks/Battle-Hill-Farm-Forest-Park/Battle-Hill-farm-day-2023-2__ScaleMaxWidthWzExMzBd.jpg')"> <img class="image-block__image" src="/assets/Parks/Battle-Hill-Farm-Forest-Park/Battle-Hill-farm-day-2023-2__ScaleMaxWidthWzExMzBd.jpg" alt="Battle Hill farm day 2023 2" /> </div> </figure> <figure class="image-block__image-container image-block__image-container--no-caption"> <div class="responsive-image" style="background-image:url('/assets/Uploads/Images/eel_P1150317__ScaleMaxWidthWzExMzBd.jpg')"> <img class="image-block__image" src="/assets/Uploads/Images/eel_P1150317__ScaleMaxWidthWzExMzBd.jpg" alt="eel P1150317" /> </div> </figure> </div> </section> <section id="extended-gallery" class="element image-block__holder park__image-ext"> <div class="image-block "> <figure class="image-block__image-container image-block__image-container--no-caption"> <div class="responsive-image" style="background-image:url('/assets/Uploads/Images/horse_IMG_0123__ScaleMaxWidthWzExMzBd.jpg')"> <img class="image-block__image" src="/assets/Uploads/Images/horse_IMG_0123__ScaleMaxWidthWzExMzBd.jpg" alt="horse IMG 0123" /> </div> </figure> <figure class="image-block__image-container image-block__image-container--no-caption"> <div class="responsive-image" style="background-image:url('/assets/Uploads/Images/sheep_IMG_0027__ScaleMaxWidthWzExMzBd.jpg')"> <img class="image-block__image" src="/assets/Uploads/Images/sheep_IMG_0027__ScaleMaxWidthWzExMzBd.jpg" alt="sheep IMG 0027" /> </div> </figure> <figure class="image-block__image-container image-block__image-container--no-caption"> <div class="responsive-image" style="background-image:url('/assets/Uploads/Images/farm_IMG_0208__ScaleMaxWidthWzExMzBd.jpg')"> <img class="image-block__image" src="/assets/Uploads/Images/farm_IMG_0208__ScaleMaxWidthWzExMzBd.jpg" alt="farm IMG 0208" /> </div> </figure> </div> </section> <section class="park__gallery-extended-toggle-container"> <button type="button" class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-round btn-toggle slim" data-toggle="collapse" data-active-class="btn-expanded" data-target="#extended-gallery" aria-controls="#extended-gallery" > <span data-collapse-text="Show less">See more</span> </button> </section> <section class="element park-activities-accordion__holder accordion-block--light park__accordion"> <h2 class="accordion-block__title">Activities</h2> <div class="accordion"> <div class="accordion-item" id="accordion-item-button-accordion0-item7"> <button type="button" class="accordion-item__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-item-accordion0-item7"> <img src="/assets/activity-types/Park-icons_Sheep.svg" class="accordion-item__activity-icon" alt="" aria-hidden="true" /> <h3 data-gtm-label="Meet the farm"><span aria-hidden="true" class="material-icons">add</span>Meet the farm</h3> </button> <div class="accordion-item__content typography" id="accordion-item-accordion0-item7" aria-hidden="true"> <p>Battle Hill Farm Forest Park is a great place to introduce children to a farm. There is so much for them to see and do. Use your visit to see the farmyard hens, look for the sheep, and visit the woolshed where sheep are shorn.</p> <h3>Free school group visits</h3> <p>The park ranger will introduce the animals and talk to your group for up to an hour. Children usually enjoy a walk around the park afterwards. The centrally located Ken Gray Education Centre is an ideal base for your visit, close to parking and toilet facilities.</p> <p><span style="font-size: 1rem;">C</span><span style="font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 400;">ontact the Park Ranger by email at</span><span style="font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 400;"> </span><a class="external-link" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 1rem;" title="Email the Park ranger" href="mailto:battlehill.ranger@gw.govt.nz">battlehill.ranger@gw.govt.nz</a><span style="font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 400;"> to arrange a school visit.</span></p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item" id="accordion-item-button-accordion0-item8"> <button type="button" class="accordion-item__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-item-accordion0-item8"> <img src="/assets/activity-types/tramping.svg" class="accordion-item__activity-icon" alt="" aria-hidden="true" /> <h3 data-gtm-label="Walking and hiking"><span aria-hidden="true" class="material-icons">add</span>Walking and hiking</h3> </button> <div class="accordion-item__content typography" id="accordion-item-accordion0-item8" aria-hidden="true"> <p>You are welcome to walk and hike throughout the park but keep to the tracks if it's wet.</p> <p>Some tracks are shared with horse riders and mountain bikers but they must give way to walkers. The front paddocks and bush reserve are closed to horse riders and mountain bikers. </p> <p><div class="document-link"> <h3 class="text-h5 document-link__heading">Battle Hill Farm Forest Park Trail Map</h3> <div class="document-link__body"> <div class="document-link__thumbnail d-none d-sm-block"> <img src="/assets/Documents/2022/09/Thumbnails/Battle-Hill-Farm-Forest-Park-Trail-Map-1__ScaleMaxWidthWzEwNV0.41740748.png" alt="Battle Hill Farm Forest Park Trail Map preview"> </div> <div class="document-link__content"> <p class="document-link__summary"> <a href="/document/19986/battle-hill-farm-forest-park-trail-map/" title="Read more about, Battle Hill Farm Forest Park Trail Map">Read more here</a> </p> <div class="document-link__control"> <div class="document-link__thumbnail document-link__thumbnail--mobile d-sm-none"> <img src="/assets/Documents/2022/09/Thumbnails/Battle-Hill-Farm-Forest-Park-Trail-Map-1__ScaleMaxWidthWzEwNV0.41740748.png" alt="Battle Hill Farm Forest Park Trail Map preview"> </div> <div> <p class="text-h6 document-link__date"> <i class="material-icons text-primary item-icon" aria-hidden="true">date_range</i> Published <span class="text-uppercase">20 Sep 2022</span> </p> <a href="/assets/Documents/2022/09/Battle-Hill-Farm-Forest-Park-Trail-Map-1.4.pdf" target="_blank" class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-round btn-download"> Download now (PDF 3.8 MB) <i class="material-icons" aria-hidden="true">get_app</i> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </p> <h3>Tracks for walkers and hikers only</h3> <p>Horse riders or mountain bikers may not use these tracks. </p> <table class="table"> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Track</strong></td> <td><strong>Distance</strong></td> <td><strong>Time</strong></td> <td><strong>Details</strong></td> <td><strong>Grade</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bush Reserve Short Loop </td> <td><span>1.1km</span></td> <td><span>15 minutes<br></span></td> <td> <p>Follow the track to the bush reserve near the Corner Paddock toilets and climb gently for 50m before dropping gradually to the stream. Turn left at the fork and head south, returning over the footbridge to the Corner Paddock. Cross the small bridge slightly upstream of the ford</p> </td> <td> <p>Easy</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Summit Loop</p> </td> <td><span>3.5km</span></td> <td><span>1.5 hours</span></td> <td> <p>Enter the bush reserve through the gate by the Corner Paddock toilets. Walk along the valley floor before climbing up and out onto farmland to the Battle Hill summit. On a fine day you will have wonderful views south down the Horokiwi Valley towards Pāuatahanui Inlet. Descend to the battle site, then follow the farm track down the ridge back to the Streamside Paddock.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-round btn-arrow slim" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.wellingtonnz.com/visit/trails/battle-hill-farm-forest-park/battle-hill-summit-loop" target="_blank">Find out more at Find Your Wild</a></p> </td> <td> <p>Moderate</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h3>Shared tracks</h3> <p>Everyone can use these tracks - walkers, hikers, horse riders, and mountain bikers.</p> <table class="table"> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Track</strong></td> <td><strong>Distance</strong></td> <td><strong>Time</strong></td> <td><strong>Details - All tracks start at the Dell carpark.</strong></td> <td><strong>Grade</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Restoration Trail</p> </td> <td>2.1km</td> <td>1 hour</td> <td> <p>Follow the farm road up through the Airstrip between the wetlands and deer paddocks and up onto the Gas Line Ridge overlooking Transmission Gully. Turn right and head south along the top of the ridge beside the deer fence for 300m. Turn right through the horse gate and drop back down to the Airstrip. From here you can head south alongside the stream to the seep area and St Bernard's educational woodlot. Cross to the other side of the Airstrip at the southern end and go through a gate to the riparian (streamside) planting area. Walk back to the carpark alongside the stream.</p> <p><span>Horse riders and mountain bikers are restricted to the Airstrip.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-round btn-arrow slim" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.wellingtonnz.com/visit/trails/battle-hill-farm-forest-park/restoration-trail" target="_blank"><span>Find out more at Find Your Wild</span></a></p> </td> <td> <p>Intermediate</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Wetlands Walk</p> </td> <td>3.1km</td> <td>1 hour</td> <td> <p>Follow the farm road up through the Airstrip between the wetlands and the deer paddocks. Go through the gate into the Swampy Gully Paddock and follow the farm track up the gully. There is an alternative side loop via a gate into the Swampy Gully wetland. Or keep climbing the main track to the left before looping back to the south and through the gate into the Spring Paddock. Follow the farm track down the paddock and back to the Airstrip and carpark.</p> <p>This is also a good track for novice mountain bikers.</p> </td> <td> <p>Easy</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Scenic Wetland Walk</p> </td> <td>400m</td> <td>10 minutes</td> <td> <p>Take a short side trip through our restored wetlands. The restoration planting began in 2001, prior to which it was all farmland.</p> </td> <td> <p>Easy</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Farm Loop</p> </td> <td><span>3.3km</span></td> <td><span>2 hours</span></td> <td> <p>Follow the farm road up the Airstrip, then take the track north through the Oak Paddock, into the Battle Hill Paddock and up the hill. Approximately 200 metres short of the Battle Hill summit a track forks to the right down the hill. Follow this track back to the carpark through the Swampy Gully Paddock, past the wetland area and the deer paddocks.</p> </td> <td> <p>Intermediate</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Transmission Gully - Puketiro Loop</p> </td> <td><span>10km</span></td> <td><span>4 hours</span></td> <td> <p>Please travel the loop in a clockwise direction and take warm clothing as the hilltops are exposed to strong winds. From the Dell carpark follow the farm road through the Airstrip and over the Gas Line Ridge to Transmission Gully. Follow the markers across the paddock to the stream and take the left-hand gate into the forest. The track climbs the hill through the pine plantation to the top from which you will have great views of the Pāuatahanui Inlet and the South Island on a clear day. Follow the track markers south along the top before continuing downhill back to Transmission Gully. Return to the carpark over the Gas Line Ridge.</p> </td> <td> <p>Intermediate</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-round btn-arrow slim" href="/parks/?activities=Walking+and+hiking#map">See more <span class="text-lowercase">Walking and hiking</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item" id="accordion-item-button-accordion0-item10"> <button type="button" class="accordion-item__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-item-accordion0-item10"> <img src="/assets/activity-types/bike.svg" class="accordion-item__activity-icon" alt="" aria-hidden="true" /> <h3 data-gtm-label="Mountain biking"><span aria-hidden="true" class="material-icons">add</span>Mountain biking</h3> </button> <div class="accordion-item__content typography" id="accordion-item-accordion0-item10" aria-hidden="true"> <p>Battle Hill Farm Forest Park provides a range of tracks for intermediate and advanced mountain bikers.</p> <p>All tracks are shared with horse riders and walkers so keep to the left and watch for others.</p> <p><div class="document-link"> <h3 class="text-h5 document-link__heading">Battle Hill Farm Forest Park Trail Map</h3> <div class="document-link__body"> <div class="document-link__thumbnail d-none d-sm-block"> <img src="/assets/Documents/2022/09/Thumbnails/Battle-Hill-Farm-Forest-Park-Trail-Map-1__ScaleMaxWidthWzEwNV0.41740748.png" alt="Battle Hill Farm Forest Park Trail Map preview"> </div> <div class="document-link__content"> <p class="document-link__summary"> <a href="/document/19986/battle-hill-farm-forest-park-trail-map/" title="Read more about, Battle Hill Farm Forest Park Trail Map">Read more here</a> </p> <div class="document-link__control"> <div class="document-link__thumbnail document-link__thumbnail--mobile d-sm-none"> <img src="/assets/Documents/2022/09/Thumbnails/Battle-Hill-Farm-Forest-Park-Trail-Map-1__ScaleMaxWidthWzEwNV0.41740748.png" alt="Battle Hill Farm Forest Park Trail Map preview"> </div> <div> <p class="text-h6 document-link__date"> <i class="material-icons text-primary item-icon" aria-hidden="true">date_range</i> Published <span class="text-uppercase">20 Sep 2022</span> </p> <a href="/assets/Documents/2022/09/Battle-Hill-Farm-Forest-Park-Trail-Map-1.4.pdf" target="_blank" class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-round btn-download"> Download now (PDF 3.8 MB) <i class="material-icons" aria-hidden="true">get_app</i> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </p> <table class="table" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <thead> <tr> <td> <p>Track</p> </td> <td> <p>Distance & time</p> </td> <td> <p>Details</p> </td> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><span>Restoration Trail</span></p> </td> <td> <p><span>30 minutes / 2 km return</span></p> </td> <td> <p><span>Start in the Dell carpark, follow the farm road up to the Gas Line Ridge. Turn right at the top of the ridge and follow the ridgeline south through the paddock for about 500m. Turn right and go through the horse gate and down the hill to the Airstrip. Carry your bike over the creek or cross the culvert at the southern end. Return to the Dell across the Airstrip paddock.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-round btn-arrow slim" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.wellingtonnz.com/visit/trails/battle-hill-farm-forest-park/restoration-trail" target="_blank"><span>Find out more at Find Your Wild</span></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><span>Farm Loop</span></p> </td> <td> <p><span>1 hour / 3 km return</span></p> </td> <td> <p><span>Start in the Airstrip paddock follow the left-hand fence line past the woolshed to a farm gate. Blue trail markers take you across the paddock and up a farm track onto the Battle Hill ridgeline. Two hundred metres below the summit, the track veers to the right downhill. Carry on to the summit for great views of Pauatahanui Inlet, or follow the blue markers down through the Swampy Gully paddock and back to the Airstrip.</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><span>Transmission Gully-Puketiro Loop</span></p> </td> <td> <p><span>1 to 3 hours / </span><span>10 km return</span></p> </td> <td> <p><span>Start at the Airstrip paddock, crosses the paddock, enter the left-hand gate into the forest and climb up onto the skyline. Follow the yellow markers south along the ridgeline and return down the hill to Transmission Gully. For safety all riders must travel in a clockwise direction on the Puketiro Forest Loop.</span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-round btn-arrow slim" href="/parks/?activities=Mountain+biking#map">See more <span class="text-lowercase">Mountain biking</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item" id="accordion-item-button-accordion0-item11"> <button type="button" class="accordion-item__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-item-accordion0-item11"> <img src="/assets/activity-types/horse_riding.svg" class="accordion-item__activity-icon" alt="" aria-hidden="true" /> <h3 data-gtm-label="Horse riding"><span aria-hidden="true" class="material-icons">add</span>Horse riding</h3> </button> <div class="accordion-item__content typography" id="accordion-item-accordion0-item11" aria-hidden="true"> <p><span>With its variety of terrains, good parking and easy access from the road, Battle Hill Farm Forest Park is a great place to ride your horse.</span></p> <p>All riding tracks are shared trails with mountain bikes, walkers. A number of pony clubs and other organisations use the park for their horse riding activities.</p> <p>Battle Hill is proud to be the home for the Wellington branch of Riding for the Disabled (RDA). <a href="/parks/battle-hill-farm-forest-park/wellington-riding-for-the-disabled/">Read more about Wellington Riding for the Disabled.</a></p> <p><div class="document-link"> <h3 class="text-h5 document-link__heading">Battle Hill Farm Forest Park Trail Map</h3> <div class="document-link__body"> <div class="document-link__thumbnail d-none d-sm-block"> <img src="/assets/Documents/2022/09/Thumbnails/Battle-Hill-Farm-Forest-Park-Trail-Map-1__ScaleMaxWidthWzEwNV0.41740748.png" alt="Battle Hill Farm Forest Park Trail Map preview"> </div> <div class="document-link__content"> <p class="document-link__summary"> <a href="/document/19986/battle-hill-farm-forest-park-trail-map/" title="Read more about, Battle Hill Farm Forest Park Trail Map">Read more here</a> </p> <div class="document-link__control"> <div class="document-link__thumbnail document-link__thumbnail--mobile d-sm-none"> <img src="/assets/Documents/2022/09/Thumbnails/Battle-Hill-Farm-Forest-Park-Trail-Map-1__ScaleMaxWidthWzEwNV0.41740748.png" alt="Battle Hill Farm Forest Park Trail Map preview"> </div> <div> <p class="text-h6 document-link__date"> <i class="material-icons text-primary item-icon" aria-hidden="true">date_range</i> Published <span class="text-uppercase">20 Sep 2022</span> </p> <a href="/assets/Documents/2022/09/Battle-Hill-Farm-Forest-Park-Trail-Map-1.4.pdf" target="_blank" class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-round btn-download"> Download now (PDF 3.8 MB) <i class="material-icons" aria-hidden="true">get_app</i> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </p> <h3>Things to keep in mind </h3> <ul> <li>Follow the <a href="/parks/looking-after-our-parks/#care" class="ss-broken">parks care code</a></li> <li>Park your horse float in the Dell loop carpark</li> <li>Remove all hay, twine and horse manure from around your float before you leave</li> <li>Water is always scarce in the park so we ask riders not to wash their horses down during their stay</li> <li>Jumps are there for organised events only - casual use is not permitted</li> <li>No riding in the front paddocks or the bush reserve</li> </ul> <h3>Tracks</h3> <p>When conditions are wet, the park may be closed to horse riding.</p> <table class="table" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <thead> <tr> <td> <p>Tracks</p> </td> <td> <p><span>Details</span></p> </td> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><span>Wetlands Walk</span></td> <td> <p><span>1 hour/3km return. Easy/medium.</span></p> <p>Follow the farm road up through the Airstrip between the wetlands and the deer paddocks. Go through the gate into the Swampy Gully Paddock and follow the farm track up the gully.  Climb the main track to the left before looping back to the south and through the gate into the Spring Paddock. Follow the farm track down the paddock and back to the Airstrip and car park.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Farm Loop</p> </td> <td> <p><span>1 hour/3km return. Easy/medium.</span></p> <p><span>Follow the farm road up the Airstrip, then take the track north through the Oak Paddock, into the Battle Hill Paddock and up the hill.  Approximately 200 metres short of the Battle Hill summit a track forks to the right down the hill. Follow this track back to the carpark through the Swampy Gully Paddock, past the wetland area and the deer paddocks.</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Transmission Gully-Puketiro Loop</p> </td> <td> <p><span>2-3 hours/</span><span>10.2 km return. Medium/hard</span></p> <p>Travel the loop in a clockwise direction and take warm clothing as the hilltops are exposed to strong winds.</p> <p>From the Dell carpark follow the farm road through the Airstrip and over the Gas Line Ridge to Transmission Gully. Follow the markers across the paddock to the stream and take the left-hand gate into the forest. The track climbs the hill through the pine plantation to the top from which you will have great views of the Pāuatahanui Inlet and the South Island on a clear day. Follow the track markers south along the top before continuing downhill back to Transmission Gully. Return to the carpark over the Gas Line Ridge</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-round btn-arrow slim" href="/parks/?activities=Horse+riding#map">See more <span class="text-lowercase">Horse riding</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item" id="accordion-item-button-accordion0-item9"> <button type="button" class="accordion-item__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-item-accordion0-item9"> <img src="/assets/activity-types/tent.svg" class="accordion-item__activity-icon" alt="" aria-hidden="true" /> <h3 data-gtm-label="Camping"><span aria-hidden="true" class="material-icons">add</span>Camping</h3> </button> <div class="accordion-item__content typography" id="accordion-item-accordion0-item9" aria-hidden="true"> <p><span><em>"If you want a bit more of a camping adventure but you are not quite ready for the full bush experience this is the place. A stream runs through it for the kids to paddle in, there is a flat grassy area to pitch your tent, and proper toilet facilities (not long drop!)"</em>  <a title="Go to Tripadvisor's reviews of Battle Hill" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.tripadvisor.co.nz/Attraction_Review-g1572224-d7137347-Reviews-or10-Battle_Hill_Farm_Forest_Park-Porirua_Greater_Wellington_North_Island.html" target="_blank">Tripadvisor</a></span></p> <p>Camping is open 365 days of the year. <strong>We now operate on a first come, first serve basis only.</strong> We do not take bookings.</p> <p><span>You are welcome to have a campfire unless a fire ban is in place. Fires must only be set on one of the provided fire pads. You will need to bring your own wood as we have none onsite. The burning of plastics, rubbish and toxic substances is banned we may ask you to leave the park if you do so.</span></p> <p>We have a nightly camper limit of 120 in accordance with the capacity of our septic system.</p> <p><img src="/assets/Parks/Battle-Hill-Camping.jpg" alt="" width="100%" class="center ss-htmleditorfield-file image"></p> <h3>Facilities</h3> <ul> <li>Flushing toilets</li> <li>Dell carpark electric BBQ at no extra charge - please clean it after use</li> </ul> <p>You can also bring your own portable gas BBQ for cooking. </p> <h3>Campervans</h3> <p>Campervans and caravans are welcome to park anywhere in the designated camping area. We do not recommend crossing the ford to the farthest campsites with long buses or campervans. We have limited gravel areas for caravans in the winter and recommend caravans to avoid camping at Battle Hill from June to September.</p> <p>There is no dumping station at Battle Hill. </p> <h3>Camping stay limits</h3> <p>You can stay up to:</p> <ul> <li>40 days within a 12 month period</li> <li>14 days in the period between December 20 and January 31</li> </ul> <h3>Fees</h3> <p><strong>Unpowered sites</strong></p> <table width="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>Adults</p> </td> <td> <p>$8/night</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Children (5-16 years)<br>Adult rates apply for unsupervised 14-16 year olds</p> </td> <td> <p>$4/night</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Under fives</p> </td> <td> <p>free</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Horses*</p> </td> <td> <p>$20/night</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>Paying for your stay</strong></p> <p>Please pay via the Pay Machine located at the front of the Homestead Information Centre (first building on your right as you enter the park). It will ask you to enter your vehicle registration, total number of adults, total number of children (aged 5-16), then tap your credit or debit card. No EFTPOS is available. All credit/debit card payments are emailed to the Ranger as a report. The ranger will come by the evening and check all camping fees are paid daily.</p> <p>*We have secure yards and paddocks available for people wanting to overnight with their horses, but this must be pre-booked through the Ranger to enable us to accommodate you and is subject to availability.</p> <p>Fees are $20 per horse, and normal camping fees apply for horse owners staying in the campground.</p> <h3>Dogs</h3> <p>As Battle Hill is a working farm, dogs are not permitted in the park.</p> <h3>Alcohol</h3> <p>Alcohol may be consumed responsibly by those over the age of 18. Underage drinking is not permitted in the park. Drunken and disorderly behaviour is not permitted and will result in eviction and trespass from the park. Fines of up to $20,000 apply. </p> <h3>Security</h3> <p>The park opens at 6am and is closed each night at 6pm (1 Apr – 30 Sept) or 8pm (1 Oct – 31 Mar). If you need to leave outside opening hours, please contact the Park Ranger at <a href="mailto:battlehillranger@gw.govt.nz">battlehillranger@gw.govt.nz</a>. We recommend parking outside of the gates if you are joining friends for dinner or will be arriving late back from a bike ride/walk.</p> <p><a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-round btn-arrow slim" href="/parks/?activities=Camping#map">See more <span class="text-lowercase">Camping</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item" id="accordion-item-button-accordion0-item162"> <button type="button" class="accordion-item__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-item-accordion0-item162"> <img src="/assets/activity-types/wedding.svg" class="accordion-item__activity-icon" alt="" aria-hidden="true" /> <h3 data-gtm-label="Weddings"><span aria-hidden="true" class="material-icons">add</span>Weddings</h3> </button> <div class="accordion-item__content typography" id="accordion-item-accordion0-item162" aria-hidden="true"> <p>Battle Hill is very popular for wedding ceremonies and photographs, and its traditional farm setting helps create unforgettable images of your perfect day.</p><p>There is no charge to take wedding photographs in the park. However, we do not reserve sites for non-commercial photography purposes.</p><p>Please contact the ranger <a href="mailto:battlehillranger@gw.govt.nz">battlehillranger@gw.govt.nz</a> to reserve particular sites in the park for your wedding ceremony, including the garden around the homestead.</p><p>The following charges apply:</p><ul> <li>$200 for the ceremony</li> </ul><p><strong>You will need to arrange your wedding reception elsewhere.</strong></p> <p><a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-round btn-arrow slim" href="/parks/?activities=Weddings#map">See more <span class="text-lowercase">Weddings</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item" id="accordion-item-button-accordion0-item169"> <button type="button" class="accordion-item__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-item-accordion0-item169"> <img src="/assets/activity-types/Park-icons_Volunteer.svg" class="accordion-item__activity-icon" alt="" aria-hidden="true" /> <h3 data-gtm-label="Volunteering"><span aria-hidden="true" class="material-icons">add</span>Volunteering</h3> </button> <div class="accordion-item__content typography" id="accordion-item-accordion0-item169" aria-hidden="true"> <p>So much of the work done in the regional parks wouldn't be possible without the help of people in our communities. If you want to contribute to the care of Battle Hill Farm Forest Park, you can join one of our community groups.</p> <p><a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-round btn-arrow slim" href="/your-region/get-involved/restoration-and-recreation-volunteering/">Volunteering in our parks</a></p> <p><a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-round btn-arrow slim" href="/parks/?activities=Volunteering#map">See more <span class="text-lowercase">Volunteering</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item" id="accordion-item-button-accordion0-item178"> <button type="button" class="accordion-item__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-item-accordion0-item178"> <img src="/assets/activity-types/Park-icons_Drone.svg" class="accordion-item__activity-icon" alt="" aria-hidden="true" /> <h3 data-gtm-label="Flying drones/ UAVs"><span aria-hidden="true" class="material-icons">add</span>Flying drones/ UAVs</h3> </button> <div class="accordion-item__content typography" id="accordion-item-accordion0-item178" aria-hidden="true"> <p>There are lots of good places to fly drones or UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) in our parks and reserves, and there are some places where they should not be flown. No matter where you want to fly, you need to be aware of New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) rules and fly your drone safely. </p> <h3>Where can I fly my drone in parks?</h3> <p><strong>Suggested</strong><span> </span>areas<strong><span> </span></strong>suitable for flying UAVs include:</p> <ul> <li><span>The ‘air strip’ area at Battle Hill Farm Forest Park (except during lambing/ calving season)</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Avoid:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Recreation trails when busy. Unless you can obtain ‘prior permission of all the park users you wish to fly above’ (as per CAA rule).</li> <li>Any areas where organised events or gatherings are taking place, unless permission has been obtained for example, as part of an event permit. </li> <li>Anywhere in parks where<span> </span><strong>paragliders</strong><span> </span>take off or fly over. This includes Mt Climie In Pakuratahi park, Whitireia Park cliffs, Baring Head/ Orura-pouanui southern cliffs. If there is paraglider in airspace nearby, please stop flying your drone.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Six key rules all drone users should know:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Always</strong><span> </span>fly below 120 metres</li> <li><strong>Don’t</strong><span> </span>fly over people without permission</li> <li>Keep your drone in sight<span> </span><strong>at all times</strong></li> <li>Stay<span> </span><strong>4 km</strong><span> </span>away from aerodromes and helipads</li> <li>Give way to<span> </span><strong>all manned aircraft</strong>. Land immediately</li> <li><strong>Don’t</strong><span> </span>fly over property without permission</li> </ul> <p>Drones<span> </span><strong>must not</strong><span> </span>be flown in the following places:</p> <ul> <li><span>All designated picnic areas. This includes picnic areas in Kaitoke Regional Park, Queen Elizabeth Park, Tunnel Gully Recreation Area, the lower dam area at Wainuiomata Recreation Area, Cannon Point in Akatarawa Forest, Baring Head lighthouse precinct in East Harbour Regional Park, and Onehunga Bay car park and picnic area in Whitireia Park.</span></li> <li><span>All designated camping areas. This includes Kaitoke Regional Park and Battle Hill Farm Forest Park.</span></li> <li><span>Areas of Battle Hill Farm Forest Park and Belmont Regional Park seasonally closed for lambing and calving</span></li> <li><span>All wetland and nesting or roosting bird habitat areas in parks</span></li> <li><span>Closer than 30 metres to any vehicles, boats or park buildings or structures (note that Wellington Harbour is all controlled airspace, if you do have permission to fly over the harbour, please stay at least 200 metres away from large commercial shipping).</span></li> <li><span>In other locations when asked to cease flying by a Park Ranger or member of the public </span></li> </ul> <div> <p>Refer to our <a class=" " href="/assets/WGNDOCS-1519009-v1-UAVdronesguidelineforwebsite26thAugust2015.pdf" title="Guidelines for Flying Drones (UAVs) in the regional parks and forests"> Guidelines for Flying Drones (UAVs) in the regional parks and forests (PDF 155 KB) </a>  for more details. </p> <p>A permit is not required for recreational flying, but is required if you intend to fly for <a href="/parks/concession-applications/">commercial purposes.</a></p> <p>Details of the CAA rules are found on <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.caa.govt.nz/rpas" target="_blank">their website</a>.</p> <ul> <li><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.aviation.govt.nz/about-us/contact-us/report-a-drone-safety-concern/" target="_blank"><span>Report dangerous drone activity</span></a></li> <li><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.aviation.govt.nz/drones/" target="_blank">How to safely fly your drone</a></li> </ul> </div> <p><a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-round btn-arrow slim" href="/parks/?activities=Flying+drones%2FUAVs#map">See more <span class="text-lowercase">Flying drones/UAVs</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item" id="accordion-item-button-accordion0-item13"> <button type="button" class="accordion-item__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-item-accordion0-item13"> <img src="/assets/activity-types/Park-icons_Book.svg" class="accordion-item__activity-icon" alt="" aria-hidden="true" /> <h3 data-gtm-label="Historic"><span aria-hidden="true" class="material-icons">add</span>Historic</h3> </button> <div class="accordion-item__content typography" id="accordion-item-accordion0-item13" aria-hidden="true"> <h3>How Battle Hill got its name</h3><p>Battle Hill's name is no accident. It acknowledges the site of a historic battle in 1846 between the Government forces and around 250 of Te Rangihaeata's men near the summit.</p><p>The history of this area has it all - kidnapping, arrests, canons and warfare.</p><h5>The short story</h5><p>On 6 August 1846, 250 British troops along with armed militia and police, stood in the freezing rain, ready to attack the 150 men from Te Āti Awa, and 100 men from Ngāti Toa on the hill.</p><p>The terrain and native bush made things tricky for the British, they were reluctant to advance and afraid of a counterattack. Instead, they bombarded the pa with mortars (canons).</p><p>This went on for days until on 13 August it was discovered that Te Rangihaeata had slipped away under cover of darkness and heavy rain, never to return to his turangawaewae, or place of standing.</p><h5>The longer story - growing tension in Wellington</h5><p>In the years leading up to 1846, the relationship between the Crown and Māori was breaking down. The New Zealand Company was trying to buy large parts of land for Pakeha settlers, but the Ngāti Toa iwi, led by Te Rangihaeata, was resisting pressure to sell.</p><p>This came after Te Rangihaeata had been involved in killing 22 settlers in a land dispute at Wairau in 1843. Settlers wanted him punished and were looking for signs that he would not continue to disrupt their settlement.</p><p>There was a lot of fear from settlers around the conflict and deaths, and that's when Governor Grey launched a two-pronged plan to secure Ngāti Toa land.</p><p>Battle in two phases</p><p>The first phase was to kidnap/arrest Te Rauparaha, a war leader of Ngāti Toa, from his pa in Plimmerton, and then the way was clear for the second phase where he launched an attack on Te Rangihaeata and his allies.</p><p>Starting in the Hutt Valley, a mixed group of around 500 British troops, police, militia and Te Atiawa allies, joined forces to converge on Te Rangihaeata's at Pauatahanui. They found it deserted and chased him through dense native bush up the Horokiwi Valley to what is now Battle Hill Farm Forest Park.</p><p>They were joined by a few hundred Ngāti Toa warriors under the leadership of Rawiri Puaha, but these men turned out to be loyal supporters of Te Rangihaeata, and had been supplying him with ammunition and assistance in his eventual escape.</p><p><strong>The loss of a chief</strong></p><p>Te Rangihaeata built himself a temporary pa on a hard-to-reach ridge near the summit of Battle Hill. When the Government forces attacked, Te Rangihaeata's men returned fire, killing three Government troops and stopping the attack for a while.</p><p>The Government troops sent to Porirua for mortars (canons) and settled into a siege where they bombarded the pa for several days.</p><p>By 13 August, Te Rangihaeata had lost nine people and with some of his Ngāti Toa iwi, he fled north to the Horowhenua, never to return to his home.</p><p>The Ngāti Toa had lost Te Rangihaeata and Rauparaha and was demoralised and left without leadership. They finally gave in to the Crown's demands for the sale of their land, selling over 608,000 acres in the Wairau and 25,000 acres in Porirua, including what is now Battle Hill Farm Forest Park. In return, Rauparaha was released and they were paid a few thousand pounds. </p><h3>Battle Hill farm & the Abbott family</h3><p>In 1860, the bush-covered land was sold to the 62-year-old Henry Abbott. He set about clearing the land of bush and stocking it with cattle.</p><p>Henry died in 1882 and the farm passed down to his sons Roderick and Nicholas. It remained in the family until 1975.</p><p>Greater Wellington purchased the park in 1987.</p><p>Henry Abbott, his son Henry and his daughters Maria and Delia, are buried at Battle Hill in a small graveyard, alongside two of the three militiamen killed in the battle in 1846. </p> <p><a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-round btn-arrow slim" href="/parks/?activities=Historic#map">See more <span class="text-lowercase">Historic</span></a></p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="typography park__section"> <h2>Description</h2> <p>Pitch your tent and toast marshmallows over an open campfire. Visit the historic battle site, farm animals and feed the native eels - they love sardines but just watch your fingers! There are trails suited for hooves, feet, bikes and baby buggies, with views of Pāuatahanui inlet and the new Transmission Gully motorway. </p> <p><a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-round btn-arrow slim" href="/friends-of-battle-hill/">Learn more about the Friends of Battle Hill conservation group</a></p> </section> <section class="element typography park__section"> <h2>Know before you go</h2> <ul> <li>Clean drinking water is available.</li> <li>Dogs are not allowed anywhere in the park, including in cars, as there is a working farm in the park.</li> <li>There is cellphone coverage in the park.</li> <li>Pollen levels are often high. Carry appropriate medication if you have a pollen allergy.</li> <li>Ongaonga (native stinging nettle) is present in the park. Please take care.</li> <li>Fireworks are banned in all Regional Parks and Forests.</li> <li>Do not disturb the farm animals grazing in this park as these animals are protected.</li> <li>Please use gates and stiles. Leave gates as you find them.</li> </ul> <h2>Download the park brochure</h2> <p><div class="document-link"> <h3 class="text-h5 document-link__heading">Battle Hill Farm Forest Park brochure</h3> <div class="document-link__body"> <div class="document-link__thumbnail d-none d-sm-block"> <img src="/assets/Documents/2023/02/Thumbnails/Battle-Hill-Forest-Farm_2023-1__ScaleMaxWidthWzEwNV0.8_Web-1_page-0001.jpg" alt="Battle Hill Farm Forest Park brochure preview"> </div> <div class="document-link__content"> <p class="document-link__summary"> <a href="/document/1209/battle-hill-farm-forest-park-brochure/" title="Read more about, Battle Hill Farm Forest Park brochure">Read more here</a> </p> <div class="document-link__control"> <div class="document-link__thumbnail document-link__thumbnail--mobile d-sm-none"> <img src="/assets/Documents/2023/02/Thumbnails/Battle-Hill-Forest-Farm_2023-1__ScaleMaxWidthWzEwNV0.8_Web-1_page-0001.jpg" alt="Battle Hill Farm Forest Park brochure preview"> </div> <div> <p class="text-h6 document-link__date"> <i class="material-icons text-primary item-icon" aria-hidden="true">date_range</i> Published <span class="text-uppercase">08 Jul 2021</span> </p> <a href="/assets/Documents/2022/09/Battle-Hill-Farm-Forest-Park-Brochure-2018_2.1_2022-update_Web.pdf" target="_blank" class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-round btn-download"> Download now (PDF 3.5 MB) <i class="material-icons" aria-hidden="true">get_app</i> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </p> </section> <div class="park__map"> <div id="map" data-access-token="pk.eyJ1Ijoic29tYXItZGVzaWduLXN0dWRpb3MiLCJhIjoiY2s3djk0aTBwMDJxdzNkb2lqYTY0ZXF6cSJ9.WfQZDSvYingDxBYg-k1WDw" data-mapbox-data="{"items":[{"geojson":{"type":"FeatureCollection","features":[{"type":"Feature","id":580,"geometry":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[174.97008291982,-41.0542260398504],[174.968028717657,-41.0602102629665],[174.967708937343,-41.0602531190234],[174.967667097749,-41.0602587247125],[174.967294540188,-41.0604226552081],[174.967072122359,-41.060068538672],[174.967052677857,-41.0600375708613],[174.966510684285,-41.0596531511888],[174.966486312993,-41.059635864966],[174.965499820399,-41.0592571323254],[174.96548344599,-41.0597952305818],[174.965845523618,-41.0602300396486],[174.965132321935,-41.059936040195],[174.965065328621,-41.0599084250541],[174.964735540594,-41.0599372406855],[174.96482637817,-41.0601112322589],[174.967638004873,-41.0654393068932],[174.968839350753,-41.0678136984391],[174.967961051053,-41.0691600969725],[174.966203089877,-41.0718548001891],[174.966166349894,-41.0719111164016],[174.965375050364,-41.0716346326695],[174.965408433765,-41.072122148425],[174.964760800549,-41.0718470489649],[174.964150316707,-41.0717933157961],[174.963719483643,-41.0723852491664],[174.962439334032,-41.0721858655931],[174.955833720715,-41.0710583314022],[174.954044936558,-41.0678896864547],[174.953902824105,-41.0650776612834],[174.951165220702,-41.0646463254621],[174.942536215283,-41.062904479114],[174.938740250383,-41.0621473842886],[174.93785262629,-41.0619703540377],[174.937717649982,-41.061750565359],[174.938262200307,-41.0610081159607],[174.937900000513,-41.0604830487945],[174.937079550458,-41.0608025157667],[174.936824887402,-41.0604526634457],[174.936502299169,-41.0600066469211],[174.936475674114,-41.0599698388595],[174.935970720147,-41.0592714994027],[174.935018555929,-41.0585770754711],[174.934522580434,-41.0577692210986],[174.933891345305,-41.0562807372485],[174.933829332051,-41.0561345228787],[174.933136664351,-41.0552827259642],[174.93315099566,-41.0544820150538],[174.932626639203,-41.0536718428553],[174.932748906486,-41.053104453962],[174.93276671801,-41.0525318852887],[174.933309892248,-41.0520787329879],[174.93310228871,-41.0512497560068],[174.933465022882,-41.0507161666964],[174.934369766335,-41.0501284908116],[174.934963316285,-41.0492458736527],[174.934419744188,-41.048480635585],[174.934230414486,-41.0476721056141],[174.933767453087,-41.0471558836072],[174.937114610387,-41.0478055417441],[174.937960401712,-41.0479695518796],[174.938687292446,-41.0481105088177],[174.939373516401,-41.0482439822982],[174.942167824431,-41.0487839432576],[174.94915675591,-41.050137291617],[174.950430488846,-41.0503876907851],[174.95051727705,-41.0504047460783],[174.950787755912,-41.0504579741374],[174.952489053345,-41.0507927141389],[174.952788383079,-41.0508513600745],[174.956107254752,-41.0515037532539],[174.958997021251,-41.0520731684004],[174.97008291982,-41.0542260398504]]]},"properties":{"OBJECTID":1,"Hectares":502.153495163717,"Name":"Battle Hill Farm Forest Park","OWNER":"GW","NAME_2":"Battle Hill Farm Forest Park","Type":"Forest Park","Shape__Area":5013145.15820313,"Shape__Length":10844.0788641544,"id":580,"description":"<p><\/p>","featureId":58,"title":"Battle Hill Farm ","style":{"color":"#639327"}}},{"type":"Feature","properties":{"id":640,"description":"<p>3776105, Pauatahanui, Porirua 5381<br \/>This is a great spot for a day out, picnics and camping. 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Alternatively, turn off SH1 at Plimmerton onto Grays Rd, then turn left at the end onto Paekakariki Hill Rd.</p> <p>The Kapiti end of Paekakariki Hill Road beyond Battle Hill is not suitable for heavy vehicles.</p> </section> <section class="page-utils"> <span class="page-utils__timestamp text-h6"> <i class="material-icons text-primary item-icon" aria-hidden="true">alarm</i> Updated September 20, 2024 at 10:10 AM </span> <hr /> <div class="row"> <div class="page-utils__contact col-sm-12 col-md-6"> <h2 class="text-h4">Get in touch</h2> <dl class="inline"> <dt>Phone:</dt> <dd>0800496734</dd> <dt>Email:</dt> <dd><a href="mailto:info@gw.govt.nz">info@gw.govt.nz</a></dd> </dl> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-lg-3 order-1"> <aside class="side-nav border-kaitoke"> <div class="side-nav__title"> <div class="side-nav__mobile-button-heading d-flex d-lg-none"> <button id="MobileSideNavToggle" class="side-nav__button" aria-label="Open sidebar" aria-expanded="true" 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