Wellington Regional Trails
Three people are on a wooden bridge waving on Tane's Track, a walking trail in Upper Hutt, Hutt Valley. They are surrounded by lush greenery.

Walking time

60 min

Length

2.3km

Uses

Walking/Running

Type

Single track

Walking difficulty

Easiest: Short walk

Profile

234m highest point

Dogs

Yes (on lead)
Two people are on a nature trail going across a bridge/boardwalk. One is a wheelchair user.

About the trail

Hidden away in the Hutt Valley, Tane’s Track is a leisurely 2.3km walking route winding from the Tunnel Gully car park through native bush to Mount Climie and back.

Begin your walk from the lower picnic area, then take the left-hand branch through rimu, mātai, kahikatea, and tawa forest. Cross the road that once formed the Remutaka railway line and climb through black beech forest up to Collins stream and a waterfall.

Shortly after starting back towards the car park, you’ll cross the Mount Climie access road and pass a grove of eucalyptus trees. This was once the campsite for workers who built the Mangaroa Railway Tunnel in 1877.  This hour-long walk is protected from southerlies and is dog-friendly.

Getting there

Tane’s Track starts from the Tunnel Gully car park at the end of Plateau Road in Te Marua, 10 minutes north of Upper Hutt. The car park is clearly signposted.

Two people in a flat grassed park area. One is a wheel chair user and the other is standing holding a takeaway coffee cup.

Plan your adventure

The upper and lower sections of Tane’s Track are sheltered because of the forest canopy. The Remutaka Forest is rich with birdlife.

Know before you go

Get ready using Plan My Walk for track alerts, weather forecasts, trip reviews, and a packing list.