Parapara Peak
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The track to the summit of Parapara Peak (1249 m) is steep and difficult, and requires fitness and experience.
Elevation
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
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.
Getting there
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.
Know before you go
There are no huts or campsites on this walk.
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track