Wellington Regional Trails
Three people ride on horseback on a dirt road.

A steep climb to the top of Whareroa Farm with rewarding views over the Kāpiti Coast.

Walking time
40 min
Length
1km
Uses
Walking/Running, Horse Riding
Type
Single track
Walking difficulty
Easy: Walking track
Profile

206m highest point

Dogs
No

About the trail

East Ridge Track is a shared walking and horse-riding track. The trail climbs to the top of Whareroa Farm and the Five Ways Lookout Point. On a clear day, the trail offers amazing views of Kapiti Island and the South Island. 

The track begins from Farm Race Track, 3.5km north of Paekākāriki — look out for the signpost after the Dell. You can then use the Link Track or Connector to create a loop journey, returning via the Horse Track, Link Track, or Five Ways Track.

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

The trail begins at the end of the Farm Race track (pictured).

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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 this spectacular downhill mountain bike trail in Whareroa Farm, with fantastic views down the valley and out to sea.

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

Link Track

Whareroa Farm Recreation ReserveKnown locally as Zig Zag, this is the main uphill track that mountain bikers use to link up to Five Ways Track or Campbell’s Mill Road.

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 ReserveA quick uphill climb to phenomenal views over Kāpiti Coast.

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 ReserveMake a beeline for the heart of the Whareroa Farm trail network.

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

Forest Loop

Whareroa Farm Recreation ReserveTake a short, gentle wander through remnant kohekohe forest and soak up views over Queen Elizabeth Park and Kapiti Island.

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 ReserveA short walk to a lookout point with stunning views across 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 ReserveA wide, gentle farm track connecting many Whareroa Farm tracks to the Akatarawa Forest and Mount Wainui.

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 ReserveA steep, rough track with great views from the top of Whareroa Farm.

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

Intake Valley Track

Whareroa Farm Recreation ReserveA key connecting track for walking and mountain biking in the middle of Whareroa Farm.

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

Bath Tub

Whareroa Farm Recreation ReserveA high-standard mountain biking track offering superb views of Kapiti Island and the Kāpiti Coast.