Hiking with friends - Paekakariki Escarpment Track

Hey folks!

If you feel free in this Sunday and the weather isn't bad - welcome to join us for spectacular views of Kapiti Island from high above the Kāpiti Coastline on one of the region’s finest walking experiences.

The Paekakariki Escarpment Track is popular, unique trail that will appeal if you are of average-to-high fitness, have at least half a day to spare – and enjoy a sense of exhilaration! Part of New Zealand’s nationwide Te Araroa Trail, the walk has already become legendary.

***THE PLAN***
Meeting off Pukerua Bay train station (car park), and then we'll be carpooling to drive to Paekakariki station to start hiking (or we will take the train if no enough cars) - the Escarpment is a 10 km track with fairly steep sections in the middle. Only attempt if you have proper footwear and you aren't scared of heights. We'll have our lunch break in the middle.

This trip will only go ahead in nice weather and if there hasn't been too much rain in the days beforehand.

If you are unwell, please stay home and get better!!!!

***HIKE DIFFICULTY***

• Roughly 9.1KM, 300 meters elevation, 3 ~ 4 hours hiking.
• The tracks are mostly well formed, some sections very be very steep, rough or muddy. Clearly signposted.
• Attendance to this event is purely at your own risk. The track is listed as being easy/Intermediate. The track has a number of steps, but with regular breaks, it is not too hard to handle and the view is worth it.

***WHAT TO BRING***

• Non-slip boots!
• Jacket
• Sunhat, sunscreen, sunglasses
• Water!
• Lunch!
• Snacks

***Location and RIDES***

• Meet at 9:30am in the card park of Pukerua Bay train station;
• Can do pickups from Churton Park or Johnsonville station if requested, else organise selves

***PSVP***

• Usually maximum 12 hikers. Please join the waiting list if it's full. Someone may drop off in last day.
• Just a reminder if you are unable to make the walk anymore please ensure you update your rsvp so others can join.
• RSVP and ANSWER THE QUESTION. If you don't answer the question you'll be moved to the wait list.

***MORE INFO***

• Public toilet near Paekakariki train station.
• https://www.wellingtonregionaltrails.com/trails/escarpment-track/
• https://youtu.be/C2eDOOP1eHQ