Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Kaitoke Regional Park is a Wellington Regional park located in Kaitoke, New Zealand, past Upper Hutt. The park is adjacent to the Hutt water collection area and comprises mostly native bush. The most popular loop walk in the park leads through the valley of the Upper Hutt River. It was opened in 1983.

The park was the filming location for exterior shots of Rivendell for the movie The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

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What to do in Kaitoke Regional Park:

Wild Life: Rifleman, Bellbird, Shining Cuckoo, Long-tailed Cuckoo, New Zealand Falcon, Chaffinch, Grey Warbler, New Zealand Pigeon, Whitehead, Tomtit, Tui, Fantail, Starling, Paradise Shelduck, Blackbird, Song Thrush, Silvereye, Mallard, Grey Duck, New Zealand Pipit, White-faced Heron, Goldfinch, Greenfinch, Redpoll, Australasian Harrier, Yellow-crowned Parakeet, Yellow Hammer, Austalian Magpie, Kingfisher, Welcome Swallow, Black-backed Gull, Kaka, Morepork, House Sparrow, Black Shag, Eastern Rosella, Pukeko, Starling, Spur-winged Plover, Bluegill, Redfin Bully, Inanga, Giant Kokopu, Banded Kokopu, Long-finned Eel, Common Skink, Copper Skink, Ornate Skink, Common Gecko, Forest Gecko, Green Gecko and Snail
Adventure: Kayaking, Tramping, Hunting, Walking, Swimming, Picnicking, Horse Riding, Biking

Where is Kaitoke Regional Park:

Region: Located in the foothills of the southern end of the Tararua Range.
Location: Kaitoke, Upper Hutt, Wellington region, New Zealand

When & how to get to Kaitoke Regional Park:

Best Time to Visit: to
Getting There: Kaitoke Regional Park is only a 10 minute drive north from Upper Hutt City on State Highway 2. One has to take a left turn at Waterworks Road, then drive 1 kilometer west. The Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington is easily accessible by private vehicles.
Nearest Town: Upper Hutt
Nearest Airport: Upper Hutt
Nearest Railway Station: Wellington

Where to stay (Lodges / Guest Houses / Camps / Resorts / Hotels):

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Climate & Weather conditions in Kaitoke Regional Park:

Temp: -6 c to 29 c
Rainfall: 2000 cm
Altitude: 575 m

Other details about Kaitoke Regional Park:

Established:
Area: 29 sq km
Language: English and Maori