Wellington Regional Trails

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

Walking time

1 hr 30 min

Length

4.3km

Uses

Walking/Running

Type

Single track

Walking difficulty

Easy: Walking track

Profile

318m highest point

Dogs

Yes (on lead)

About the trail

Exotics Loop takes you across the farm to some of the recent tree trial plantings.

Getting there

To get to Rewanui Forest Park 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. 

Know before you go

  • Get ready using Plan My Walk by the NZ Mountain Safety Council for track alerts, weather forecasts, trip reviews and a packing list.
  • Toilets are available at the start of the Totara Loop and end of the Access Track.
  • The trail crosses farmland and the ground may be uneven from stock movements.

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

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Access Track

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

Tōtara Loop

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

Matai Loop

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

Mt Clyde Track

Rewanui Forest ParkWalk to the highest point in the park and see outstanding views from the Tararua Range to Castlepoint.

Two people are walking up the steps in front of the Castlepoint Lighthouse in the Wairarapa region.

Castlepoint Lighthouse Walk

In a region full of wonderful vistas, this short trail along a wild, rugged coastline leads to one of the most recognisable landmarks in New Zealand.

A drone shot of two adults and two kids standing on a bridge over a river in Tararua Forest Park.

Donnelly Flat Loop Walk

An easy walk for the whole family among mature podocarp and broadleaf native trees in the Tararua Range.

Two adults and two kids cross a bridge surrounded by trees on the Gentle Annie Track to Mount Holdsworth in Tararua Forest Park.

Gentle Annie Track

Climb up to Mountain House Shelter along one of the most popular half-day trails in Tararua Forest Park.

A person walking along a rocky canyon at the Putangirua Pinnacles track in the Wairarapa.

Putangirua Pinnacles Track

Get up close and personal with ancient rock formations that are featured in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King’.

Two adults and two children are at the Rocky Lookout, on Mount Holdsworth in the Tararua Forest Park.

Rocky Lookout

An easy trail to a viewing platform with extensive views over Tararua Forest Park and the Wairarapa Plains.

A person walking along a swing bridge on the Atiwhakatu track in Tararua Forest Park.

Atiwhakatu Track

Walk alongside the Atiwhakatu River and return the same day, or rest at Atiwhakatu Hut overnight.