10 October 2026
Partly cloudy with isolated showers developing in the afternoon. Northeasterlies dying out in the afternoon.
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Coastal Track south
Paekakariki: The wooden bridge was damaged by Cyclone Gita and has been removed. Alternative vehicle access is upstream on Wellington Road.Extra care must be taken on the Loop Road due to pedestrian traffic. Please be aware of debris in the area. Whareroa: The Coastal track from Whareroa beach to the Raumati esplanade entrance is CLOSED due to erosion. Crews will be busy over the next few months cleaning up and we ask the public to keep out of areas that have been closed and report any additional damage to the Ranger.
Distance
1.5 km
Walking time
30 minutes each way
Difficulty
Easy
Dogs
Not allowed
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Alerts and track conditions
No active alerts found. Conditions can still change, so check again before leaving.
Weather outlook
Kapiti-Horowhenua forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 4:55 pm
11 October 2026
Showers, clearing to fine spells early afternoon, then clouding over towards evening with drizzle on the ranges. Northerlies.
12 October 2026
Fine, then a few showers developing in the evening. Northwesterlies developing for a time in the afternoon.
13 October 2026
Occasional rain. Northeasterlies, turning northwesterly in the morning.
14 October 2026
Rain. Northwesterlies.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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About Coastal Track south
Please also be aware that vehicles and machinery could be using any of the tracks at any time. Thank you for your cooperation.
Essential information for Coastal Track south
Dogs are not permitted on or near farmland. Pack in and pack out. Take your rubbish home and recycle where possible. No rubbish bins are provided. There are numerous easy walks amongst the coastal dunes. Please keep to formed tracks. The beach is excellent for swimming. Swim between the Paekakariki Surf Club flags in summer. Light no fires. You are welcome to use a portable gas barbecue. Keep motor vehicles on formed roads and car parks. Keep off the grassed areas and pedestrian trails. Do not remove, disturb or damage native plants or animals. Camping is allowed only in the Paekakariki Holiday Park, near the park's southern entrance. To book, please phone 04 292 8292.
Getting there for Coastal Track south
To reach the coastal dunes, picnic areas, and motor camp at Paekakariki, turn off SH1 into the township and turn right into Wellington Road. The park entrance is at the end of Wellington Road. The MacKays Crossing entrance off SH1 gives access to Whareroa Beach and surrounding dunes, picnic areas, walking, cycling and horseriding trails, the Tramway Museum, WWII Marines displays, several wetlands and the kahikatea forest remnant. To walk, run or cycle amongst the coastal dunes near Raumati South, turn off SH1 at Poplar Ave and follow the road to its end at the Esplanade. Turn left and drive for about 1km to reach the park entrance. It is a 1.5 km walk or cycle from the Paekakariki railway station to the southern park entrance at the end of Wellington Road. Or take a No 250 bus from Paraparaumu railway station to Jeep Rd, Raumati South.
Helpful resources
Queen Elizabeth Park info from Greater Wellington This track is part of the Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa track database. Herenga ā Nuku has maps and advice about public access to the outdoors . We encourage you to continue gaining the skills and knowledge required for a safe trip. The NZ Mountain Safety Council has lots of free resources and information you can use. You can access them at www.mountainsafety.org.nz . We recommend trying these online learning tools: Trip Planning Tramping/field Skills Basic Navigation River Safety Additionally, check out the range of helpful videos available from the NZ Mountain Safety Council YouTube channel .
Before you walk Coastal Track south
Track information, access and weather can change. Confirm current alerts and land-manager information close to departure, tell someone your plans, and carry equipment appropriate for the route and conditions.