Remutaka Rail Trail

Wellington · New Zealand

Distance3.3 km (2 mi)along the line

Climb226 m (741 ft)27 m (89 ft) down

High point299 m (981 ft)lowest 86 m (282 ft)

DOC's time4 hr 30 min walk from Kaitokeas DOC publishes it

Walking time1 h 11 minone way, moving, our estimate

GradeEasyDOC

Elevation profile

Map

Map: LINZ Topo50, Toitū Te Whenua LINZ, CC BY 4.0

Pink: the track. Green dot: the start.

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About the track

Built in 1878, this rail route between the Hutt Valley and Featherston is now a gently graded 18 km walk, run or mountain bike ride, with opportunities for camping, swimming and fishing.

Remutaka Rail Trail on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.