Wellington Regional Trails

Enjoy this family-friendly trail linking Kaitoke Regional Park to Pākuratahi Forks.

Walking time

40 min return

Length

1.1km

Uses

Walking/Running

Type

Single track

Walking difficulty

Easiest: Short walk

Profile

215m highest point

Dogs

Yes (on lead)

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Pākuratahi River Walk provides an easy link between the Kaitoke Regional Park campground and Pākuratahi Forks. You’ll cross the river over a pedestrian bridge and wind your way through stunning mixed podocarp and ancient broadleaf forest.

  • You can access the trail from the campground at Kaitoke Regional Park.
  • If you’re planning to use the Waterworks Road entrance, you’ll need to drive.
  • There are regular bus and train services to Upper Hutt and Te Marua. Timetables are available on Metlink.

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A long suspension bridge amongst Native bush and trees in the Kaitoke Regional Park.

Swingbridge Track

Kaitoke Regional ParkCross an exhilarating swing bridge and take in stunning views of the Hutt River gorge.

Two people are on a nature trail, one is a wheelchair user.

Tane’s Track

Tunnel GullyAn easy loop that takes in native forests, waterfalls, and historic Remutaka railway sites.

A birdseye view of Gums Loop hiking train in Wainuiomata Park, New Zeland.

Gums Loop Walk

Take a relaxing walk among the gums and native trees of the Gums Loop Walk. There are swimming holes to enjoy and you can listen for the kārearea/bush falcons as they call overhead.

The sign for Historic Lower Dam pointing towards a bridge on the Gums loop.

Lower Dam Walk

Pack a picnic and enjoy a relaxing stroll to a historic lower dam and picturesque wetland.

a birds-eye view of four people walking across a swing bridge surrounded by lush green forest on the Cannon Point Walkway in Upper Hutt, New Zealand.

Cannon Point Walkway

Zigzag through the hills north of Upper Hutt to the historic Birchville Dam.

Three people are standing with their arms raised facing the view of the harbour in the background at Te Whiti Riser, a hiking trail in Lower Hutt Wellington.

Te Whiti Riser

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

Four people walk along the ride on Bus Barn Track, from the Butterfly Creek Loop. The setting sun shines through the native trees.

Bus Barn Track

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

3 people walking along a track looking at the native trees on the Kowhai Street Track to Butterfly Creek.

Kowhai Street Track

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.

A dirt path cuts through green grass and hay paddocks on the Greytown to Woodside trail.

Greytown to Woodside Trail

The original Greytown to Woodside railway line provides a beautiful and family-friendly walking path.

3 people biking along the Hutt River Trail next to large autumn trees.

Hutt River Trail

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

A child and adult in the bush looking into the trees and pointing.

Kohekohe Walk

Hemi Matenga Scenic ReserveHead to Waikanae to walk through one of the largest remaining kohekohe forests in New Zealand.

Person walking across a bridge through bush on the Ōrongorongo Track and Valley, Remutaka Forest Park, Wainuiomata.

Ōrongorongo Track

This popular route leads you to wander through native forests surrounding the Ōrongorongo River, complete with swimming holes to cool off in summer.

2 bikers on the Pencarrow Coast Road at sunset, with the lighthouse in the background.

Pencarrow Coast Road

Travel along a flat winding trail to the historic Pencarrow Lighthouse and the shores of Lake Kohangatera.

The summit of Belmont Trig Track, a biking and walking trail in Lower Hutt.

Belmont Trig Track

Belmont Regional ParkGet a taste of back country life on this half-day scenic walk or ride through mature native forest.

The front handlebars of a mountain bike while riding on a narrow gravel path through native New Zealand bush.

4 Degrees

Belmont Regional ParkThis trail is named after its gentle four degree gradient, making it an easy option for mountain bikers and walkers to access Old Coach Road.