Wellington Regional Trails
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.

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

Walking time
1 hr
Length
3.7km
Uses
Walking/Running, Mountain Biking
Type
Single track
Walking difficulty
Easiest: Short walk
Mountain Bike Grade
Easy: Grade 2
Profile

455m climb

-229m descent

241m highest point

Dogs
Yes (on lead)
Three cyclists take a break from mountain biking. They sit at a picnic table drinking water bottles and looking at the view.

About the trail

An all-weather track following a gentle gradient from Te Whiti Park in Lower Hutt to the top of the Eastern Hutt Hills - this wide well-formed trail is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. It’s a popular multi-purpose recreational track for walking and biking.

This well-sheltered trail links up to other popular spots, including the extensive Waiu Park trail network and East Harbour Regional Park. The 3.7km track rises to 173m at the top and offers extensive views of the Hutt Valley.

Getting there

  • The trail starts at Te Whiti Park on Riverside Drive, Waiwhetu, with parking available. It can be accessed from behind the gymnasium building. The trail ends on the ECNZ firebreak.
  • There are regular bus and train services to Waiwhetu and the surrounding areas. Timetables are available from the Metlink website.
The Te Whiti Riser, a trail overlooking Wainuiomata and Lower Hutt. The sky is overcast, the terrain is deep green and two people are walking along a gravel path.

Know before you go

  • Get ready using Plan My Walk for track alerts, weather forecasts, trip reviews, and a packing list.
  • Check the track status on the Hutt City Council website.
  • Get an up-to-date weather report from the MetService website before setting off.
  • Take warm waterproof clothing, durable footwear, sunscreen, food, and water.
  • Toilets, water, and a picnic area are available at Te Whiti Park.
  • Dogs must be on a leash at all times.

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

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