Wellington Regional Trails
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Walk to the highest point in the park and see outstanding views from the Tararua Range to Castlepoint.

Walking time
2 hr
Length
3.8km
Uses
Walking/Running
Type
Single track
Walking difficulty
Easy: Walking track
Profile

300m climb

300m descent

479m highest point

Dogs
Yes (on lead)

About the trail

Mt Clyde Track is a good steady climb up to the Mt Clyde Trig with rewarding views of the surrounding countryside. The track is mostly old farm tracks in open grassland and it will take about 2 hours return.

Enjoy spectacular 360 degree views of the Wairarapa region spanning from the Tararua Range to the coast near Castlepoint. The trig is approximately 300 metres of elevation from the car park.

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Follow Access Track to get to the Mt Clyde Track.

Getting there

To get to Rewanui Forest Park from Masterton, follow Te Ore Ore Road towards the Castlepoint for 22 kilometres. Look for the Rewanui Forest Park sign, with the main car park 400 metres beyond it.

Mt Clyde track at Loop starts from the Access Track. To get there, follow the signs near the toilet block.

Know before you go

  • Get ready using Plan My Walk by the NZ Mountain Safety Council for track alerts, weather forecasts, trip reviews and a packing list.
  • Toilets are available at the start of the Mt Clyde Track / end of the Access Track.
  • The surface is rough in places.

For more tips and advice before heading out on Wellington’s trails check out our before you go section.

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Access Track

Rewanui Forest ParkThe Access Track near Masterton is an easy walk through farmland linking to other trails that can take you further into the park.

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Tōtara Loop

Rewanui Forest ParkTōtara Loop is an easier walk near Masterton. It is a good warm-up for the connecting Matai Loop trail.

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Matai Loop

Rewanui Forest ParkMatai Loop is bush walk full of variety near Masterton. The steep terrain will make you work for the views at the top.

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Exotics Loop

Rewanui Forest ParkExplore the forestry side of Rewanui Forest Park, near Masterton. Connect back to the Access Track from Mt Clyde.

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Castlepoint Lighthouse Walk

Castlepoint Lighthouse Walk is an easy trail to one of New Zealand's most iconic lighthouses. The short return trip has views over the Wairarapa coastline.

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Donnelly Flat Loop Walk

Donnelly Flat Loop is an easy family walk among native trees in the Tararua Range. Access to the Atiwhatatu Stream, picnic area, and a campsite.

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Gentle Annie Track

Gentle Annie Track is an easy 3-4 hour walk in the Tararua Range up to Mountain House Shelter. It's one of the most popular half-day trails in the Tararua's.

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Pūtangirua Pinnacles Ridge Track

Putangirua Pinnacles is a half-day trail in South Wairarapa through earth pillar formations. The pinnacles were a filming location in The Lord of the Rings.

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Rocky Lookout

Rocky Lookout is an easy trail to a viewing platform with extensive views over Tararua Forest Park and the Wairarapa Plains.

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Atiwhakatu Track

Popular with day walkers and families, the Atiwhakatu Track in Tararua Forest Park is an easy walking trail that leads to a large hut for overnight stays.