Waikanae to Upper Hutt?

[Madness]

The Pahiatua Track is over-rated IMHO. Palmy locals love it, but they're surrounded by squillions of miles of flat, straight roads.

Head down to Paekakariki, when you see the old steam trains, prepare to veer off to the left for the Piecock Hill. As has been stated, only use the Akatarawa Hill in emergencies, or if you feel suicidal.

Save your energy for a half day (at least) of doing The Hill (Rimutaka's). Best bit of twisties in the Norf Island.

[pete376403]

Paekakariki hill is fun but has stupid speed limits, possibly due to boi racers upsetting residents (70 in places, 80 in others) and the cops do patrol fairly regularly. It's also a school bus route. Keep these things in mind and you'll be good

[Deano]

Paekakariki hill is fun but has stupid speed limits, possibly due to boi racers upsetting residents

That and the stupid number of bike crashes....

If you want to try the Aka's, take Sketchy Racer with you, cause he will clear the road well ahead of you. I speak from experience.

[Diggers]

Thanks for all your replies! Local knowledge is always good to have. I've ridden Vinegar Hill before and it sure is a great road.

[chanceyy]

if your doing piekak hill beware of the tar snakes & moisture .. makes the ride much more interesting

echo v hill .. lovely bit of road that one