Wellington Regional Trails
A viewpoint about Rewanui Forest Park, overlooking the green hills of east Wairarapa.

A series of short loop walks just 20 minutes from Masterton through native bush and pine forest.

About the park

Rewanui Forest Park is a series of short loop trails about 20 minutes from Masterton. 

The trails through the native bush (also known as Richardson bush) are designed to visit as many of the big trees as possible. The Mount Clyde track is a steady climb to stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

The park is set on 334 hectare of land with native bush and pine forests. All journey times on the signs are generous and allow for plenty of rest stops along the way.

A family reads the information in the hub at Rewanui Forest Park. They are all wearing neon clothing.

Maps of the tracks are available at the shelter near the main car park.

Explore the trails

A family in neon clothing walking on a wooden boardwalk surrounded by green farmland.

Access Track

Walking/Running453m

A short connector track through farmland that connects to the loop trails in Rewanui Forest Park.

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Three people each dressed in pink, green and blue walking in green forest next to a wooden directional sign that reads Totara Loop.

Tōtara Loop

Walking/Running1.2km

An easy walk that is a good warm up before connecting to the Matai Loop track.

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Three people dressed in pink, green and blue walking in a dense forest of tall trees and native ferns.

Matai Loop

Walking/Running2.3km

A bush walk with steep sections, historic Matai trees and plenty of variety along the way.

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Three people sitting on a grassy hill dressed in pink, green and blue. They are looking out across the landscape of rolling hills and farmland.

Mt Clyde Track

Walking/Running3.8km

Walk to the highest point in the park and see outstanding views from the Tararua Range to Castlepoint.

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A dark red farmhouse surrounded by green farmland and rolling hills in the background.

Exotics Loop

Walking/Running4.3km

Enjoy the forestry side of the park that offers a connecting route from Mt Clyde back to the Access Track.

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Getting there

From Masterton, follow Te Ore Ore Road towards the Castlepoint for 22 kilometres. Look for the Rewanui Forest Park sign, with the main car park 400 metres beyond it.

Two campervans parked inside Rewanui Forest Park in Wairarapa, with big green hills in the background.

Know before you go

  • Maps of the tracks are available in the shelter at the main car park.
  • Take care during winter as the tracks can be muddy and slippery.
  • Take warm waterproof clothing, durable footwear, sunscreen, food and water.
  • A toilet is available at the start of Tōtara Loop/end of the Access Track.
  • Children might want to wear long pants. The tight tracks sometimes have sticks, burrs and the occasional stinging nettle.

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