Wellington Regional Trails
Wooden boardwalk curving through tussocks next to Pāuatahanui inlet. Blue sky.

An easy meandering pathway through a nationally important estuary outlooking Pāuatahanui Inlet.

Walking time

45 min

Length

4.6km

Uses

Walking/Running, Mountain Biking, Wheelchair/Pram

Type

Single track

Walking difficulty

Easy: Walking track

Mountain Bike Grade

Easy: Grade 2

Profile

0m climb

0m descent

5m highest point

Dogs

Yes (on lead)

About the trail

Te Ara Piko runs along the northern edge of Pāuatahanui Inlet, through indigenous salt marshes and wetland habitat. The trail features stretches of boardwalk and bridges, with amazing views of the harbour. The inlet is the perfect spot for bird and wildlife watching.

The flat, gentle gradient is suitable for wheelchairs and buggies, but help may be needed in some places for wheelchair users.

For a longer journey, you can walk past the colourful Camborne boatsheds, and connect up with Camborne Walkway at the western end of the inlet.

Getting there

  • You can access Te Ara Piko from State Highway 58.
  • Parking is available at Pāuatahanui Village, Motukaraka Point off Greys Road, or the Camborne end car park on Grays Road.
Wooden boardwalk curving through tussocks next to Pauatahanui inlet. Blue sky.

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 Motukaraka Point and Pāuatahanui Village
  • There are seating areas along the path.
  • The trail is suitable for children and most levels of fitness.
  • Avoid streams during heavy rain.
  • There is limited shade on this trail.

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

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