Paraparaumu, New Zealand
Tongariro Street
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Good for kids
A lovely walk a bit of a hill climb but the view from the statue is amazing. A lovely Sunday walk and prayers to follow to the Virgin Mary A blessed experience I will never forget ️️️️️
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Path is steep and not very well lit at night, which might deter some visitors. The stations of the cross are represented by the path, giving one pause for thought. Good views from the top, making the walk worthwhile even if you're from a background that holds a different opinion of the Lady of Lourdes to that of the statue's creator.
The walk up is the "Stations of the Cross" very steep climb, no stairs all ramp. The view is to die for. Great religious and historic site. Definitely worth it.
One of the most dramatic landmarks on the Kāpiti Coast is this 14-metre-high statue of the Virgin Mary on the 75-metre-knoll above St Patrick's Church. The statue was commissioned by Saint Patrick's parish priest, Father JS Dunn in 1958 to mark the 100th anniversary of the apparition of the Virgin Mary of Lourdes. 'Stations of the Cross’, scenes of Christ's passion in mosaics, were placed beside the hilltop path. As time goes on, the condition of the 'crosses' are not good with only a couple remaining in good condition. Located on the top of a hill, it does require a bit of a walk. However, the view at the top if awesome.
Gate keeper of statue was small but very helpful and knowledgeable when instructing us how to get there. Lovely walk shame that only two Mosaics were completed. Big statue surprisingly not made of concrete. Peaceful and great campsite.
Omg the walk was a killer for me lol however reaching our Mother Mary was truly a blessing you can picnic up there n the view is beautiful on a beautiful day.
Worth doing. Its a nice walk up to a historic Kapiti landmark, and once up there you get a great view over the coast and town
Very impressive statue. A steep 10 minute walk from the road. Excellent views. One of the must see places in Paraparaumu if you're a Catholic or even if you're not.
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