Centre Of New Zealand Monument
Centre Of New Zealand Monument
Centre Of New Zealand Monument
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JustinPerryQPRFan
54 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
The Centre of New Zealand is not actually the geographic centre - it just marks the spot where surveys in New Zealand began.
Having said that, it’s near enough and it’s a pleasant walk and a cracking view of the Boulder Bank from the top.
Would not recommend flip flops and if it’s a hot day, take a bottle of water.
Having said that, it’s near enough and it’s a pleasant walk and a cracking view of the Boulder Bank from the top.
Would not recommend flip flops and if it’s a hot day, take a bottle of water.
Written 2 March 2020
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Joanne F
Melbourne, Australia139 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
This is a fairly easy walk. Only about 15/20 minutes. It does get steep, but it isn’t hard. We had done Roy’s Peak in Wanaka (16km round trip), so found this one relatively easy. We ended up going after a day at the beach so didn’t have proper footwear. Make sure you have proper runners. The view at the top is ok.
Written 17 January 2020
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Helen G
Tauranga, New Zealand132 contributions
Jan 2021 • Couples
Relatively short, moderately steep track to the summit for amazing views from the Centre of NZ.
There are a number of other trails which branch off, giving a good 90mins or so of prolonged walks, if you prefer to extend.
If you plan to do the other walks, take water as we didn't find any fountains and ended up quite parched.
There are a number of other trails which branch off, giving a good 90mins or so of prolonged walks, if you prefer to extend.
If you plan to do the other walks, take water as we didn't find any fountains and ended up quite parched.
Written 11 January 2021
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67TravelBug67
Auckland, New Zealand1,090 contributions
Mar 2021 • Solo
I think the best and easiest walk to the summit is via Botanical Reserve. There is plenty of parking below and it's a short but steadily climbing 15 to 20 min walk.
If you access it via Walter Peak park then it's more of a 40 min walk, not as steep but long zig zags upwards then across farmland.
I went up the short way and down the long way. Nice view from the top but no drinking fountains so take water if you plan on doing more then up and down. Lots of walks branch off the walk so plenty of options.
If you access it via Walter Peak park then it's more of a 40 min walk, not as steep but long zig zags upwards then across farmland.
I went up the short way and down the long way. Nice view from the top but no drinking fountains so take water if you plan on doing more then up and down. Lots of walks branch off the walk so plenty of options.
Written 21 March 2021
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Kay M
Devonport, New Zealand286 contributions
Mar 2021
We started this walk from the reserve at Botanical Hill at the end of Hardy St. There is signage to show you the way to the track. Although it is a long climb, it is a steady one and not too steep. It took us 30 min to reach the top (with our leki sticks ) and we are in our 70s. The view from the top was magnificent.. We arrived there at 4pm and and watched the sun slowing decend. No one was there at the time. But all the runners came as we went down
Written 3 April 2021
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Ann L
Auckland, New Zealand14 contributions
Feb 2021 • Couples
We decided that we had to do this as we have been to Cape Reinga ( as far North as you can go in New Zealand) and Bluff (as far South as you can go in New Zealand) so we just had to go for the middle.
The path is well formed but pretty steep and winding. It takes about 20 minutes to walk up so 40 minutes round trip. The view was quite something from the top.
Glad we did it.
The path is well formed but pretty steep and winding. It takes about 20 minutes to walk up so 40 minutes round trip. The view was quite something from the top.
Glad we did it.
Written 22 February 2021
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Libranace
New Plymouth, New Zealand215 contributions
Mar 2021
Was exploring Nelson on a recent visit and saw the sign so just followed it to the top. Do wear good walking shoes as quite steep and has gravel so could be slippery. Great views of Nelson at the top with a pictorial guide of landmarks. Walked down and through Queen's Gardens and back to hotel.
Written 22 March 2021
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Ben J
Christchurch, New Zealand55 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Started from the car park nice and early to beat the heat. Easy to find. Well sign posted to the top. A moderate climb on rocky paths. I wore jandels still tho. Took the dog too.
views at the top are awesome 360 degree.
views at the top are awesome 360 degree.
Written 1 February 2020
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KerryRad
Wellington, New Zealand100 contributions
Apr 2021 • Family
Gorgeous views. The walk is really good and in the beginning is pretty easy but it does get steeper the closer you get. But the views are incredible. We had a good walk up and down. Our 11 year old managed well.
Written 1 May 2021
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Sarah W
Baldivis, Australia232 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Highly recommend doing this walk. We took our time & had a great walk up here on a lovely sunny ☀️ day.
The view from the top is spectacular & goes for miles & offers great photo opportunities 📸 both of the scenery & pictures of yourself with the needle showing the absolute centre. We enjoyed a little morning tea 🥪 before heading back along the hill walk.
The view from the top is spectacular & goes for miles & offers great photo opportunities 📸 both of the scenery & pictures of yourself with the needle showing the absolute centre. We enjoyed a little morning tea 🥪 before heading back along the hill walk.
Written 12 February 2020
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How long is the walk from the car park to the lookout point?
Written 23 January 2018
I walked from the centre of town along the riverbank to the start of the hill to The Centre of New Zealand. Did not see a car park nearer the hill. It is a pleasant walk from town taking about 40 minutes. It took a further 20 minutes to climb the hill to the centre. Great way to spend a couple of hours, enjoy.
Written 24 January 2018
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