Sunset over Parapara Peak
Parapara Peak
Located in Kahurangi National Park in the Nelson/Tasman region
Introduction
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, 1249 m.
The best views of Golden Bay are from the ridge running north to the trig station.
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.
There are no huts or campsites on this walk.
Your safety is your responsibility
- Take the right gear to keep yourself safe on your tramp.
- Tell someone your plans using the Outdoors Intentions form including when to raise the alarm if you haven't returned.
- Follow the five essential steps of the Safety Code.
Contacts
| Whakatū / Nelson Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 546 9339 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa 79 Trafalgar Street Nelson 7010 |
| Postal Address: |
Private Bag 5 Nelson 7042 |
| Full office details | |