Wellington Regional Trails
Three mountain bikers ride along the Bathtub Track at Whareroa Farm as the sun crosses the horizon.

A high-standard mountain biking track offering superb views of Kapiti Island and the Kāpiti Coast.

Length
1.6km
Uses
Mountain Biking
Type
Single track
Mountain Bike Grade
Intermediate: Grade 3
Profile

264m highest point

Dogs
No

About the trail

This is the main downhill trail for mountain bikers in Whareroa Farm. Meander through several hairpin turns while heading into the Red Tape downhill track.

The track, also known as 'Cash Flow' drops down from Campbell's Mill Road into the Whareroa Farm mountain bike zone. It traverses both sides of the middle ridge, dropping down to connect with the Red Tape Track before Bridge 3.

The 1.57km long track has 14 switchbacks, 29 jumpable features, and some berms and rollers.

Two bikers rounding a corner on the MTB No.2 track on Whareroa Farm. In the background are Kapiti Island and coastal hills.

This track is referred to as Bath Tub by locals because of the old bath tub on one of the berms.

Getting there

  • The track begins from the top of Campbell's Mill Road between the north and south entrances of Whareroa Farm.
  • Whareroa Farm Recreation Reserve is 3.5km north of Paekākāriki on the Kāpiti Coast.
  • There are regular train services from Wellington to the Kāpiti Coast. Timetables are available from the Metlink website. 
Three mountain bikers ride along the Bathtub Track at Whareroa Farm.

Know before you go 

  • Get ready using Plan My Walk for track alerts, weather forecasts, trip reviews and a packing list.
  • Get an up-to-date weather report from the MetService website before setting off.
  • Toilets are available at the Whareroa Farm car park and at the top of Farm Race Track.
  • Parking is available for cars and buses at the entrance to the park.
  • Take waterproof clothing, durable footwear, sun protection, water, and food.
  • Whareroa Farm is a working farm and you may encounter livestock on the track. Please leave any gates as you find them. Some trails or areas may occasionally be closed for farming reasons.
  • Logging trucks may use Campbell’s Mill Rd to access Akatarawa Forest Park so beware of machinery.
Three cyclists ride down a grassy hill.

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Four mountain bikers at the top of the Red Tape Track on Whareroa Farm, overlooking Kāpiti Coast and Kapiti Island.

Red Tape Track

Whareroa Farm Recreation ReserveIntermediate riders will enjoy Red Tape Track, a downhill mountain bike trail in Whareroa Farm Recreation Reserve, with fantastic views of the Kāpiti Coast.

Two people walking up a grassy hill on the Link Track in Whareroa Farm.

Link Track

Whareroa Farm Recreation ReserveLink Track is the main uphill trail for walkers and mountain bikers at Whareroa Farm. It connects to many other tracks in the park.

Sheep graze in a field of grassy hills under a cloudy sky. Kapiti Island is barely visible on the horizon.

Cairn View Track

Whareroa Farm Recreation ReserveCairn View Track is a quick uphill climb in Whareroa Farm, rewarding you with serious views over Kāpiti Coast and beyond.

A section of the Farm Race Track in Whereroa Farm. The trail is on a large gravel road through the centre of the farm.

Farm Race Track

Whareroa Farm Recreation ReserveFarm Race Track takes you to the centre of the Whareroa Farm trail network on the Kāpiti Coast.

Looking through trees and the view of the ocean and farmland from Forest Loop Walk in Kāpiti Coast.

Forest Loop

Whareroa Farm Recreation ReserveForest Loop is an easy walk or run through an ancient kohekohe forest with views over Whareroa Farm Recreation Reserve and the coastline beyond.

A section of the Coastal Lookout Walk in Whareroa Farm on the Kāpiti Coast. The grassy hills give a view out to Kapiti Island.

Coastal Lookout Walk

Whareroa Farm Recreation ReserveCoastal Lookout Walk is a half-kilometre walk to find views across the Kāpiti Coast and beyond.

Four cyclists stop to rest by a bush in the early morning sunlight on Red Take Track at Whareroa Farm.

Campbell’s Mill Road

Whareroa Farm Recreation ReserveCampbell's Mill Road is an easy walk used to gain access to tracks in Whareroa Farm Recreation Reserve and is the western entry into the Akatarawa Forest.

The Catchment View Track in Whareroa Farm, a grassy hill that climbs above the farm with views of the Kāpiti Coast.

Catchment View Track

Whareroa Farm Recreation ReserveCatchment View Track is a steep, rough and unmown track. It offers great views of the Kāpiti Coast from the top of Whareroa Farm.

Three people ride on horseback on a dirt road.

East Ridge Track

Whareroa Farm Recreation ReserveEast Ridge Track is a steep but easy climb to the top of Whareroa Farm Recreation Reserve with rewarding ocean views. The trail is suitable for horse riders.

A narrow path along a grassy hillside under a cloudy sky.

Intake Valley Track

Whareroa Farm Recreation ReserveIntake Valley is a key connector track for walkers and mountain bikers in the middle of Whareroa Farm Recreation Reserve.