Transient

About the trail

Transient is the main trail line through Waimapihi Reserve. It provides an important connection between Aro Valley and various other trails in the park including the more southern trails in Te Kopahou Reserve.

The trail is two-way and shared by pedestraians and bikes up to the Karepa Street Connector. After that, bikes can only go uphill to Highbury Fling, but walkers can still go both ways. Downhill mountain bikers should use Ikigai.

Transient gradually climbs through native bush and across bridges and boardwalks.

Getting there 

Transient starts at the main Waimapihi Reserve entrance on Aro Street. It ends connecting to Highbury Fling at the other end. There’s also a side access point via an asphalt path at the end of Karepa Street, in Brooklyn.

There are regular bus services to Aro Valley, Brooklyn and the surrounding areas. Timetables are available from Metlink .

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.
• On all shared trails in Waimapihi Reserve pedestrians have the right of way. Please respect other trail users.

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