Battle Hill Farm Forest Park
Site of one of the last battles between Maori and early colonial forces in the region, Battle Hill Farm Forest Park blends traditional hill country farming, forestry and environmental restoration. With its farm setting, native bush reserve and panoramic views Battle Hill provides a great opportunity to enjoy the open spaces of rural Wellington.
The 500 hectares of Battle Hill are a mix of flat, rolling and steeper hill country, making it a haven for walking, horse riding, mountain biking, camping and picnicking. Ideal for open-air events, the park is very popular with community and sports clubs. School groups frequently visit, with the Ken Gray Education Centre an ideal base for their stay.
Dogs are not permitted in Battle Hill Farm Forest Park.
- Getting there and staying safe
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Battle Hill is on Paekakariki Hill Road, 6km from the intersection with SH58 at Pauatahanui.
- Look after your park
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Take care of your park, for today and for future generations.
- Barbecues and campfires
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You are welcome to bring your gas barbecue to Battle Hill at any time of the year
- Camping
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The sheltered and tree lined front paddocks offer great camping sites, with a shallow stream and beautiful bush remnant close by
- Take your classroom outside
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Battle Hill Farm Forest Park is a working farm, not a display farm. With its wide range of habitat and environments, children and adults have the opportunity to learn with hands on experience
- Events
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The park is very popular for many different types of events, especially cross country running and orienteering, festivals, mountain biking and equestrian activities such as pony club camps.
- Environment
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Discover forest, farm and wetlands at Battle Hill. And don't forget a visit to see the tame eels!
- History
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On a cold August morning in 1846 the first shot was fired in a confrontation between Government forces and around 300 of Te Rangihaeata’s Ngati Toa near the summit of Battle Hill
- Horse riding
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Battle Hill is a very popular horse riding destination with a great variety of terrain, good parking and easy access from the main highways
- Mountain bike rides
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A typical example of a Wellington hill country farm, the 500 hectare Battle Hill Farm Forest Park provides for a range of abilities and fitness
- Enjoying and caring for your park
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There are several different clubs and organisations with an interest in Battle Hill Farm Forest Park
- Park news
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The Battle Hill Farm Forest Park Management Plan was approved by Council on 11 November 2009.
- Walking trails
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You may walk throughout the park
- Contact the ranger
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Andrew Nevin