Intake Valley Track

About the trail

Intake Valley Track is a shared walking and mountain biking track in the middle of Whareroa Farm. To begin the track, follow the signage that is just past the caravan on the Farm Race Track. 

Intake Valley Track connects Farm Race Track with the junction of Catchment View Track (for walkers only) and Red Tape Track (for mountain bikers only). 

Along the trail you'll find a picnic table, historic water intake, and a stream crossing.

Getting there

• The trails starts from the Farm Race Track in Whareroa Farm Recreation Reserve.
• From State Highway 1, take the Mackay's Crossing exit to Queen Elizabeth Park. Parking is available for cars and buses at the entrance to the park.
• There are regular train services from Wellington to the Kāpiti Coast. Timetables are available from Metlink.

Know before you go

• Check Department of Conservation for alerts or closures before you visit.
• Get ready using Plan My Walk for track alerts, weather forecasts, trip reviews, and a packing list. For weather forecasts, check MetService.
• Summer open hours: 8am to 9pm. Winter open hours: 8am to 6pm.
• Take warm waterproof clothing, durable footwear, sunscreen, food and water, as there is none available on the farm. The track can be muddy after rain.
• Toilets are available at the Whareroa Farm car park and at the top of Farm Race Track.
• If you are venturing further into nearby Akatarawa Forest Park, go with someone who has been before. Remember to take a GPS compass and map, as signage is limited and cell phone coverage is patchy over the hill.
• This is a shared two-way track shared by walkers, runners and mountain bikers. Please share with care.
• This reserve is a working farm, and some trails cross through paddocks with livestock. Be respectful, Leave gates as you find them, and don’t bring dogs. Some trails or areas may occasionally be closed for farming reasons.
• Logging trucks may use Campbell’s Mill Road so beware of machinery.

For more tips and advice before heading out on Wellington’s trails check out our before you go section.