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Hutt Valley, Wellington Region

Camping near Hutt Valley

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Information

12 km return | 3 hours return

Tunnel Gully Recreation Area covers 48.5 hectares on an elevated basin at the foot of the Rimutakas. A variety of walking tracks weave through the lush tawa/podocarp forest, including the strenuous climb to Mount Climie (830 metres). For walkers, enticingly named Mount Climie is a challenge. Be prepared for stunning views. This is an astounding viewpoint.

Walking Track

Access

Tunnel Gully Recreation Area is 3 km up Plateau Road in Te Marua. There are 2 parking areas with toilets. The track to Mount Climie depart from the upper picnic area.

Track

The track follows the access road as it climbs steadily to the 830-metre summit.

Be prepared for strong winds and a drop in temperature at the summit.

Geology

Peeking through gaps in the trees as you climb, are ever-increasingly distant views down the Hutt Valley.

Flora

The podocarp/tawa forest is superseded by more hardy red and silver beech on the higher, more exposed slopes above around 450 metres. A sprinkling of rimu and kamahi intersperse the beech. Above 600 metres the red and silver beech forest becomes dominant, being able to tolerate the increased exposure. The coat of mosses, spleenworts and liverworts that smother the branch and trunk surfaces is testimony to the high frequency of fog and cloud in the moisture laden environment. The dripping greenery imparts a fairytale feel to the forest.

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Info

Organisation

DOC Wellington/Kapiti

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷ Hutt Valley

Categories

Walking
Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-41.1046764825119

175.153469944

Latitude
-41.1046764825119
Longitude
175.153469944

Feature	Value	Info
Track Length	10km to 20km Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 10km to 20km	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 10km to 20km
Track Duration	2 to 4 hours Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 2 to 4 hours	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 2 to 4 hours
Track Difficulty	Hard walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Hard walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Hard walk
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Large Vehicle Access	Large vehicle accessible Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.
Track Accommodation	Campsite Track Accommodation What type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Campsite At least one campsite is available on this track to stay at overnight.	Track Accommodation What type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Campsite At least one campsite is available on this track to stay at overnight.
Disabled Access	No disabled access Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? No disabled access This location does not provide access for wheelchairs.	Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? No disabled access This location does not provide access for wheelchairs.
Crowd Factor	Lesser Known Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Lesser Known Usually has less people visiting	Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Lesser Known Usually has less people visiting
Track Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.