Kāpiti Coast: Escarpment Track Guided Hiking Tour, Coffee + Lunch

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7 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

We invite active travellers to step beyond the city and discover one of New Zealand’s most spectacular coastal walks - the Escarpment Track, part of the iconic Te Araroa Trail.

This guided experience allows you to set your own pace along this dramatic ridgeline on the Kāpiti Coast, with sweeping views of Kāpiti Island, before unwinding in a charming coastal village. Pause for an ice cream (included), dip your toes in the ocean, and then begin your return to Wellington, relaxing in the comfort of the coastal train.

See Wellington from a different perspective – beyond the bustle of the city. Discover a trail of sweeping views and local charm. The perfect escape for those seeking adventure, discovery, and seamless organisation.

What's Included

We will take the coastal train to the start of the trailhead and return to the city from Paekakariki at the end of your hike.
Donation to Te Araroa Trail Trust
Sunscreen Offered
No bottle, no stress - we will make sure you’ve got plenty of water for hydration along your hike.
We will provide you with a picnic lunch packed with mouth-watering treats from fresh local produce to indulgent bites, the perfect fuel for your adventure!
We will provide you with 'morning tea' made from the regions finest ingredients to fuel up before your walk whilst taking in the view.
We will grab a famous Wellington coffee to enjoy on our train ride out to the trailhead at Pukerua Bay (approx 1 hour).

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet at the entrance to the railway station, opposite McDonalds Restaurant.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

For our Kāpiti Coast hiking tour, your local guide will meet you at the railway station to take the train (approx 45 mins) to the start of the trailhead on the Kāpiti Coast - collecting a famous Wellington coffee before we board. We will provide you with plenty of water, snacks, a picnic lunch and of course plenty of sunscreen.

Your hike follows the Escarpment Track – part of the legendary Te Araroa Trail. The walk is 10km, reaching 220m above sea level in places and takes around 3 hours, depending on fitness and pace! This hike is not for the faint-hearted, climbing 1200 steps along the route.

Soak up stunning views of the Kāpiti Coast and Kāpiti Island, with time for a classic kiwi morning tea, lunch and the chance to take plenty of amazing photos. Your local guide will bring the track to life with stories of Aotearoa New Zealand’s history and culture, and the region’s conservation efforts.

Your walk finishes in a charming coastal village, where an ice cream awaits and maybe even a dip in the ocean. We will return via the coastal train service, where you can retrace your steps on the ridgeline above, knowing you conquered the Stairway to Heaven!

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Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Walkington

Tags

Hiking Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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