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.
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As one of just two mountain biking trails that run through the Whareroa Farm boundaries, this intermediate, purpose-built track has a bit of everything.
Start the trail from the farm base, taking Link Track, a gentle uphill zigzag, to Five Ways Lookout, which offers stunning views of the valley and out to sea. The fun, downhill leg called Red Tape flows with twists, bends and bumps through regenerating native bush and providing more views of the coastline and Kapiti Island.
The ideal family track for intermediate riders finishes in open grassland, joining the shared Intake Valley walking track and linking back to the car park via the Farm Race Track.
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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.
Zigzag through the hills north of Upper Hutt to the historic Birchville Dam.
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.
Take in spectacular views of Kapiti Island from high above the Kāpiti Coastline.
Waimapihi Reserve, Brooklyn Turbine and Te Kopahou ReserveAdventure along the ridgelines on the south coast for huge views of the Cook Strait and then down to the coastline to meet the fur seals.
Belmont Regional ParkGet a taste of back country life on this half-day scenic walk or ride through mature native forest.
A sturdy single trail that runs from Ohariu Valley Road to the top of Colonial Knob.
The Te Ara Utiwai trail in Porirua is a gentle climb to the Rangituhi lookout through native bush.
Queen Elizabeth ParkWalk or cycle this wide, mostly flat trail along Kāpiti Coast’s dunelands, from Raumati to Paekākāriki.
Walk or ride the banks of Waikanae River from State Highway 1 to the sea.
Battle Hill Farm Forest ParkClimb through dense pine plantations and take in views over Pāuatahanui on this intermediate trail suitable for walkers, bikers, and horse riders.
Battle Hill Farm Forest ParkEnjoy a short leisurely bike ride or stroll through farmland, wetlands, and an old airstrip.