Puke Ariki / Haywards Korokoro Traverse
Belmont Regional ParkA rewarding half-day scenic walk or ride that traverses the length of Belmont Regional Park.
362m climb
-158m descent
350m highest point
As the name suggests, 4 Degrees is a leisurely climb up to Old Coach Road, the first road ever built between Lower Hutt and Porirua.
4 Degrees is mostly used by uphill bikers and walkers travelling in both directions. It offers an easier ride than the alternative route along Slogger Logger (a 4WD track).
Belmont Regional ParkA rewarding half-day scenic walk or ride that traverses the length of Belmont Regional Park.
Belmont Regional ParkGet a taste of back country life on this half-day scenic walk or ride through mature native forest.
A popular all-weather walking and mountain biking track overlooking Wainuiomata and Lower Hutt.
Follow the picturesque Hutt River all the way from Petone to Upper Hutt on this easy, well-maintained trail.
Travel along a flat winding trail to the historic Pencarrow Lighthouse and the shores of Lake Kohangatera.
Remutaka Cycle TrailTake a gentle ride along Te Awa Kairangi with swimming and picnic stops on the way.
Zigzag through the hills north of Upper Hutt to the historic Birchville Dam.
East Harbour Regional ParkA zigzag trail with options for exploring more of the East Harbour Regional Park, including the popular Butterfly Creek picnic area and views over Wellington Harbour.
Coast 35 connects Paekākāriki and Ōtaki through an off-road shared trail that runs parallel with the Kāpiti Expressway.
This popular route leads you to wander through native forests surrounding the Ōrongorongo River, complete with swimming holes to cool off in summer.
Follow the banks of the Ōtaki River on this popular walking and mountain biking trail, offering views of the coastline, river, and the Tararua Range.
Waimapihi Reserve, Brooklyn Turbine and Te Kopahou ReserveExperience the wildest part of Wellington’s rugged south coast, where you might encounter a colony of fur seals and catch views of the South Island.
Only a few minutes from Porirua, an easy, family-friendly trail weaves through the bush, offering glimpses of fairies amongst the trees.
Queen Elizabeth ParkWalk or cycle this wide, mostly flat trail along Kāpiti Coast’s dunelands, from Raumati to Paekākāriki.
Walk or ride the banks of Waikanae River from State Highway 1 to the sea.