Wellington Regional Trails
The view of mountain ranges from a wooden deck.

The multi-day circuit around Mount Holdsworth gives you the opportunity to explore the tops of the Tararua Range. Enjoy 360-degree views of the Wairarapa region and Wellington.

Walking time
12 hr
Length
22.1km
Uses
Walking/Running, Tramping/Hiking
Type
Single track
Walking difficulty
Intermediate: Easier tramping track
Profile

1130m climb

-1130m descent

1456m highest point

Dogs
Yes (on lead)
Powell Hut in Tararua Forest Park in the Wairarapa region. It's a small green hose with a orange-red rood with a big wooden deck on the top of a mountain surrounded by lush greenery.

About the trail

Grab a group of friends and head out on a multi-day adventure through the Wellington region’s glorious untouched backyard.

The Jumbo Circuit is a two to three-day tramp through beech-podocarp forest to the top of the Tararua Range. From the top of Mount Holdsworth, enjoy 360-degree views over Wellington and the Wairarapa Plains.

What to expect

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The view from the ridgeline on the Mount Holdsworth Jumbo Circuit in the Tararua Range.

Holdsworth roadend to Powell Hut/Mount Holdsworth

Spend the night at Powell Hut or continue on to the Mount Holdsworth summit on this one or two-day adventure in the Tararua Range.

Kāeaea Track Summit view looks out across Wellington Harbour, with Matiu/Somes Island on the right and Mākaro/Ward Island on the left. Behind Mākaro, the Miramar peninsula.

MacKenzie Road Track

East Harbour Regional ParkNavigate steep steps and a zigzag trail to meet up with Main Ridge Track.

Two people walk along Bus Barn Track in East Harbour Regional Park during golden hour.

Bus Barn Track

East Harbour Regional ParkAn easy trail through mature beech forest and stunning kahikatea trees.

A person leaps across a stream while another follows, on the East harbour Regional park Kowhai Street track.

Kererū Track

East Harbour Regional ParkSee native kererū and orchids while enjoying views over Wellington from the hills above Days Bay.

The trail around Pencarrow Lakes and Eastbourne Lighthouse. Green hills meet with the blue ocean and lakes, and the white lighthouse is in the distance.

Lighthouse Track

East Harbour Regional ParkA steep narrow track up to the old Pencarrow Lighthouse.

Three hikers and a dog walking in desnse ferns surrounded by mossy trees and native New Zealand bush.

Holdsworth to Kaitoke Track

A three day hike through the Tararua Range, from Holdsworth to Kaitoke.

A group of mountain bikers ride side-by-side along a gravel path with puddles. They are surrounded by lush green bush.

Karapoti Challenge Course

Get a taste of the iconic Karapoti Classic course in a shorter format.

Two people walking down wooden steps on the Escarpment Track. The coastal road in the background has many cars on it, and nearby are large rocky outcrops on the shoreline.

Escarpment Track

Take in spectacular views of Kapiti Island from high above the Kāpiti Coastline.

The clay track of G-Drop in Tunnel Gully, Upper Hutt on a rainy day.

G-Drop

Tunnel GullyFly through the Pakuratahi Forest pines on this fast downhill course.

A mountain biker sits at the end of a hill ridge on the Puketiro Loop track looking out towards the Pāuatahanui Inlet.

Puketiro Loop

Battle Hill Farm Forest ParkClimb through dense pine plantations and take in views over Pāuatahanui on this intermediate trail suitable for walkers, bikers, and horse riders.