Kaitoke Swingbridge. Wellington. New Zealand.
S 41° 03.410 E 175° 11.540
60G E 348099 N 5453359
A swingbridge in the Kaitoke Regional Park, 45 minutes north of Wellington City.
Waymark Code: WM57T1
Location: New Zealand
Date Posted: 11/24/2008
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The spectacular Kaitoke Regional Park covers 2860 hectares in the foothills of the Tararua Ranges. Steep, bush-clad hills, the Hutt River gorge and centuries-old rata, rimu and beech forest feature in this magnificent natural setting.
The Rivendell scenes from Lord of the Rings were filmed here and very close by is the wire and wood swingbridge leading to a 15 minute Loop walk.
Access: The main entrance is at Kaitoke. Turn left off SH2 at Waterworks Road, 12km north of Upper Hutt. The park entrance is 1km from the highway.
The park is open daily from 8am till dusk.
Trail Name: Loop Walk 15 mins and Swingbridge Track 1 hour return.
Approximate Length of Bridge: 120
Obstacle: Hutt River and Pakuratahi River junction.
Trail Type: Earthen/Packed Dirt
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Visit Instructions:
Photos are encouraged, but not required.