Hutt River Trail

About the trail

Hutt River Trail is a flat, well-maintained trail that runs the length of Te Awa Kairangi,  from Petone all the way to Te Marua in Upper Hutt.

It is popular with local cyclists, walkers, and runners, as well as dog walkers and families seeking a day-long adventure. Horses are permitted too.

The 29 kilometre trail runs the entire length of the Eastern Hutt Riverbank and most of the Western Hutt Riverbank. It follows a mixture of sealed and gravel terrain and can be completed in stages, or in short loops between railway bridges. It is also the first section of the Remutaka Cycle Trail.

Along the way, you’ll pass through lush parks, golf courses, and historic sites. There are many opportunities to stop for a picnic, a quick rest, or to play at a nearby playground.

You’ll even discover two sites featured in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. Harcourt Park was the set location for Isengard, the ancient Gondorian fortress at the southern end of the Misty Mountains facing Rohan. The section of the river between Moonshine and Totara Park was the set location for The Great River Anduin.