Wellington Regional Trails
An adult and child cycle along the Hutt River Trail.

Take a gentle ride along Te Awa Kairangi with swimming and picnic stops on the way.

Walking time

Varies

Length

35.2km

Uses

Walking/Running, Mountain Biking, Horse Riding

Type

Shared trail

Walking difficulty

Easy: Walking track

Mountain Bike Grade

Easy: Grade 2

Profile

133m highest point

Dogs

Yes (on lead)
Looking down from the trees, three cyclists ride on a dirt path.

About the ride

This first section of the Remutaka Cycle Trail is a mostly flat ride through parkland along . The section is mostly wide sealed paths, with occasional gravel sections making it suitable for all ages and abilities.

Starting at the Petone Foreshore and riding along the river to Te Marua, you’ll pass some interesting cultural sites, including Māori and early European settlements. Hikoikoi Reserve, Avalon Park, and Harcourt Park are great picnic stops, while Taita Rock and Whakamoonie swimming holes are safe spots to take a river dip.

When you reach Te Marua, you’ll leave the river and ride 2km on the road to reach Maymorn and the start of section two.

Along the way there’s plenty to explore including the Petone Settlers Museum, Jackson Street’s many cafés and shops, The Dowse Art Museum in Lower Hutt, and Brewtown in Upper Hutt.

An aerial shot of cyclists crossing a bridge over the Hutt River.

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Two bikers going through a dark tunnel on the Rail Trail Section on the Remutaka Cycle Trail.

Rail Trail section

Remutaka Cycle TrailTake an invigorating ride tracing an historic railway line through stunning native bush.

2 bikers cycling along the track next to the road, on the Western lake Road Section of the Remutaka Cycle Trail.

Western Lake Road section

Remutaka Cycle TrailA gentle countryside ride along the shores of Lake Wairarapa, ending at the wild South Coast.

Two cyclists on the beach in Palliser Bay, at the entrance to the Wild Coast Section of the Remutaka Cycle Trail.

Wild Coast Trail section

Remutaka Cycle TrailThe final and most scenic section includes a windswept ride along a remote and rugged coastline.

Two adults and two children riding bicycles on a gravel path surrounded by dense green trees and grass.

Hutt River Trail

Follow the picturesque Hutt River all the way from Petone to Upper Hutt on this easy, well-maintained trail.

A person in a white teeshirt and a black and brown dog are standing on a hillside overlooking a coastal town, the harbour and a distant mountain range.

Te Whiti Riser

A popular all-weather walking and mountain biking track overlooking Wainuiomata and Lower Hutt.

Four people ride bicycles on a path in Queen Elizabeth Regional Park in the Paraparaumu, New Zealand surrounded by nature.

Coast 35

Coast 35 connects Paekākāriki and Ōtaki through an off-road shared trail that runs parallel with the Kāpiti Expressway.

A drone shot of where the Ōtaki river meets the ocean, at sunset with Kapiti island in the distance.

Ōtaki River Trail

Follow the banks of the Ōtaki River on this popular walking and biking trail, with views of the coastline, river, and the Tararua Range.

Cyclists are riding along a coastal road at the Pencarrow Coast in Eastbourne, New Zealand.

Pencarrow Coast Road

East Harbour Regional ParkTravel along a flat winding trail to the historic Pencarrow Lighthouse and the shores of Lake Kohangatera.

The top of the 4 degrees Track in Belmont Regional Park. A small signpost shows direction, with gravel paths cutting through farmland and hills in the background.

4 Degrees

Belmont Regional ParkNamed after its gentle gradient, 4 degrees is an easy option for mountain bikers and walkers to access Old Coach Road.

The Connect Four trail in Belmont Regional Park. The trail is grassy and surrounded by gorse bush.

Connect Four

Belmont Regional ParkA short two-way mountain bike track that links two popular riding routes in Belmont Regional Park.