Mount Paku — Local services in North Island

You need to park at « Paku Lookout Parking Lot ». It is 45 minutes return hike, mostly stairs. From the parking lot, climb the hill and follow the white wooden sign. When you are in the street, you will turn right almost immediately. It is on the side of a house, and you will see stairs going up...

Great views, walk up is definitely worth it. It’s not too hard, my husband and I managed to do it carrying a child in backpack weighing 18kgs. Pretty steep in places and many steps but again,...

Steep uphill climb with a good path/track, 20 minutes each way with a trick stair/rock climb before the summit. Reasonable fitness level and balance necessary, view amazing from the...