Red Tape Track
Whareroa Farm Recreation ReserveIntermediate riders will enjoy this spectacular downhill mountain bike trail in Whareroa Farm, with fantastic views down the valley and out to sea.
110m climb
-110m descent
110m highest point
Cairn View Track takes you on an uphill journey to the Cairn Lookout at Whareroa Farm. Enjoy views over the farm, Kāpiti Coast, the Camp MacKay site, and a historic water reservoir.
The cairn at the lookout was built by the Whareroa Guardians Community Trust. It is dedicated to Whareroa’s — Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāti Haumia, and Te Āti Awa. It commemorates the ‘saving’ of the farm reserve from private development.
Return back down the hill along the same trail or carry on to the Ti Kouka track. Ti Kouka leads to the Rocks lookout, the highest point on the farm. From here, join the Te Ara Ramaroa track to do a full loop trip (about 3 hours).
For more tips and advice before heading out on Wellington’s trails check out our before you go section.
Whareroa Farm Recreation ReserveIntermediate riders will enjoy this spectacular downhill mountain bike trail in Whareroa Farm, with fantastic views down the valley and out to sea.
Whareroa Farm Recreation ReserveTake a short, gentle wander through remnant kohekohe forest and soak up views over Queen Elizabeth Park and Kapiti Island.
Whareroa Farm Recreation ReserveA wide, gentle farm track connecting many Whareroa Farm tracks to the Akatarawa Forest and Mount Wainui.
Whareroa Farm Recreation ReserveA steep climb to the top of Whareroa Farm with rewarding views over the Kāpiti Coast.
Coast 35 connects Paekākāriki and Ōtaki through an off-road shared trail that runs parallel with the Kāpiti Expressway.
Follow the banks of the Ōtaki River on this popular walking and mountain biking trail, offering views of the coastline, river, and the Tararua Range.
Walk or ride the banks of Waikanae River from State Highway 1 to the sea.
Queen Elizabeth ParkIf you love sea views and don’t mind some inclines, head along the winding ridge of the Inland Track.
Follow the picturesque Hutt River all the way from Petone to Upper Hutt on this easy, well-maintained trail.
Queen Elizabeth ParkWalk or cycle this wide, mostly flat trail along Kāpiti Coast’s dunelands, from Raumati to Paekākāriki.