Wellington Regional Trails
Te Ara Piko wraps around the Pāuatahanui Inlet and connects up with Pāuatahinui Wildlife Reserve and Camborne Walkway.

An easy meandering pathway through a nationally important estuary outlooking Pāuatahanui Inlet.

Walking time
45 min
Length
4.6km
Uses
Walking/Running, Mountain Biking, Wheelchair/Pram
Type
Single track
Walking difficulty
Easy: Walking track
Mountain Bike Grade
Easy: Grade 2
Profile

0m climb

0m descent

5m highest point

Dogs
Yes (on lead)

About the trail

Te Ara Piko runs along the northern edge of Pāuatahanui Inlet, through indigenous salt marshes and wetland habitat. The trail features stretches of boardwalk and bridges, with amazing views of the harbour. The inlet is the perfect spot for bird and wildlife watching.

The flat, gentle gradient is suitable for wheelchairs and buggies, but help may be needed in some places for wheelchair users.

For a longer journey, you can walk past the colourful Camborne boatsheds, and connect up with Camborne Walkway at the western end of the inlet.

Getting there

Wooden boardwalk curving through tussocks next to Pāuatahanui inlet. Blue sky.

What to expect

Te Ara Piko is a flat, step-free wetland walkway along Porirua Harbour, stretching between the Pāuatahanui Wildlife Reserve and the Wellington Jet Sport Club.

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.
  • The trail is suitable for children and most levels of fitness.
  • Avoid streams during heavy rain.

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

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