View from junction of Te Au and Parata tracks
Image: Benhi Dixon | Creative Commons
Located in Waikanae area in the Wellington/Kapiti region
Follow Parata Walking Track to the lookout where the junction is signposted. From there a marked route, suitable for well equipped and experienced trampers, leads north, and descends to Huia Street.
The main entrance to Hemi Matenga Scenic Reserve is at Tui Crescent, where there is a small parking area by a reservoir. You can also access the reserve off Kakariki Grove where the entrance is signposted.
You can also start from Huia Street and walk upwards to the summit where it becomes the Parata Walking Track.
Before you go into the outdoors, tell someone your plans and leave a date to raise the alarm if you haven't returned. To do this, use the New Zealand Outdoors Intentions process on the AdventureSmart website. It is endorsed by New Zealand's search and rescue agencies and provides three simple options to tell someone you trust the details about your trip.
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