Having a go at horse riding

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.

11 August - 24 October 2008: Farmed areas of the park will be closed for lambing. The Bush Reserve, front paddocks and main road to the Puketiro Forest will remain open to the public. Closed areas will be signposted as being closed during this period.

 Private vehicle

Turn off SH 58 at Pauatahanui onto the Paekakariki Hill Road and drive 6km to Battle Hill Farm Forest Park. Alternatively, turn off SH1 at Plimmerton onto Grays Rd, then turn left at the end onto Paekakariki Hill Rd.

The Kapiti end of Paekakariki Hill Road beyond Battle Hill is not suitable for heavy vehicles.

See the blue box on the right of the screen for park maps and more information.

Dogs are not permitted in the park, including those left in vehicles.