Wild Coast Trail section

• Bike hire and shuttle services are available through:
  • Wildfinder
  • Green Jersey
  • Partner Directory.
• By car: Parking is available at Ocean Beach and Ōrongorongo.
• By bike: To begin at Ocean Beach, continue your ride from Section 3. If you’re starting at Ōrongorongo, the Wainuiomata Connector Ride runs through Wainuiomata to Petone. It is possible to ride around the coast from Eastbourne to Ōrongorongo, but you will need to get permission to cross two areas of private land.

• Heavy rains can make some streams impassable, and sand drifts and rock falls are common.
• There is an active slip near the Wairarapa end. A trail has been made to enable riders and walkers to move through the area quickly. Don’t stop here and avoid the area after or during periods of heavy rain.
• To check for weather related closures and other trail updates follow the Remutaka Cycle Trail Facebook page
• Check the weather forecast on MetService ahead of time and plan accordingly. The weather is extreme and can change quickly.
• The South Coast area is remote, with no shops or car access, and limited cellphone coverage in places.
• Toilets are available at Corner Creek Campsite, Mukamukaiti picnic area, and the Ōrongorongo River car park.
• Untreated water is available at Corner Creek Campsite and Mukamukaiti picnic area. There is no food available on this section, so be sure to take what you need.
• A mountain bike is required for this section.
• Pack food, water, warm clothing, bike pump, repair kit, and First Aid kit.
• Squeeze gates are located at Ōrongorongo Station and Windy Point. You may need to unload your bike panniers to get through. These are necessary to keep 4w Drive vehicles out and protect the trail for your enjoyment.

Camping is available at Corner Creek Campsite, a Standard DOC site with unpowered tent sites.

Alternatively, look for accommodation options in the Wairarapa.