Walking time
Length
Uses
Type
Walking difficulty
Profile
80m climb
-40m descent
143m highest point
Dogs
About the trail
Kohekohe Walk is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. Follow the signposted public path that loops between Tui Crescent and Kakariki Grove through one of the biggest remaining kohekohe forests in the country.
At 30 minutes for a return journey, this walk is short and sweet and is very popular with locals. It’s a peaceful path with abundant birdlife, and in early winter, the kohekohe trees produce small white flowers. The number of mature trees and a profusion of blooms make for a spectacular walk.
The trail starts in Hemi Matenga Memorial Park in Waikanae, at Tui Crescent or Kakariki Grove. On-street parking is available on Tui Crescent, near the water reservoir.
There are regular train services from Wellington to Waikanae. Timetables are available from the Metlink website.