Parapara Peak

Parapara Peak

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Parapara Peak

The track to the summit of Parapara Peak (1249 m) is steep and difficult, and requires fitness and experience.

This full day tramp is suitable for trampers with a high level of fitness. It takes 4–5 hours to reach the alpine tops of Parapara Peak, 1240?m.

The best views of Golden Bay are from the ridge running north to the trig station.

Getting there
Access is from Ward-Holmes Road, 11 km north of Takaka. Takaka is 107 km northwest of Nelson on State Highway 60. The route to Parapara Peak starts from the car park in Ward-Holmes Road.

Know before you go
There are no huts or campsites on this walk.

Details

Feature Value Info

Organisation

DOC Nelson/Tasman

Central government organisation

Location

South IslandNelson RegionGolden Bay

Categories

  • Activity__walking_and_trekkingWalking
  • Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-40.8075529677364

172.71978905201

Latitude
-40.8075529677364
Longitude
172.71978905201

Nearby

Reviews

  • 3.5/5

    spectacular views of mt doom but track was poorly maintained and water soaked.

    Reviewed almost 15 years ago