Parapara Peak

Track category

Tramping track

Description

Top of Parapara Peak. Photo: Patricia Devine.
Top of Parapara Peak

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

Getting there

Access is from Ward-Holmes Road, 11 km north of Takaka. Takaka is 107 km northwest of Nelson on State Highway 60.

Places to stay

There are no huts or campsites on this walk.

Plan and prepare

Take water, food and suitable clothing.
Be wary of sudden weather changes.

Weather

NZ weather

Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

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Plan and prepare for your trip

Great Walks

Stop the spread of didymo
Check, Clean, Dry
all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Safety alerts for Nelson/Tasman tracks

Contacts

Nelson Regional Visitor Centre
Phone: +64 3 546 9339
Address: Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa
79 Trafalgar Street
Nelson 7010
Email: nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details
Golden Bay Area Office
Phone: +64 3 525 8026
Email: goldenbayao@doc.govt.nz
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