Campbell’s Mill Road in Whareroa Farm

Walking time

3 hr

Length

6.1km

Uses

Walking/Running, Mountain Biking, Horse Riding

Type

Farm track

Walking difficulty

Easy: Walking track

Mountain Bike Grade

Easy: Grade 2

Profile

395m highest point

Dogs

Two mountain bikers ride along a dirt track in the hills.

About the trail

Campbell Mill’s road is a wide, easy 4WD track that connects Maungakotukutuku Road to Akatarawa Forest. It features stunning views of Kāpiti Coast, Kapiti Island, Whareroa Farm and Queen Elizabeth Park.

It is a key connector route between the top of the Five Ways Track, the Horse Track, and Catchment View Track in Whareroa Farm. From here, you can also venture further into the nearby Akatarawa Forest Park.

Getting there

By car, exit State Highway 1 at Mackay’s Crossing just north of Paekākāriki. Head north along Emerald Glen then Waterfall Road (unsealed road for 1km) to Valley Road, then turn up Maungakotukutuku Road.
There is a small car park at the trailhead, at the base of the hill and a stile to access the start of the trail.
You can also access this trail from others in Whareroa Farm Reserve including the Five Ways Track or Horse Track.
There are regular train services from Wellington to the Kāpiti Coast. Timetables are available from the Metlink. Paekākāriki is the closest train station.

Red Tape Track

Whareroa Farm Recreation ReserveIntermediate riders will enjoy this spectacular downhill mountain bike trail in Whareroa Farm, with fantastic views down the valley and out to sea.

Sheep graze in a field of grassy hills under a cloudy sky. Kapiti Island is barely visible on the horizon.

Cairn View Track

Whareroa Farm Recreation ReserveA quick uphill climb to phenomenal views over Kāpiti Coast.

Forest Loop

Whareroa Farm Recreation ReserveTake a short, gentle wander through remnant kohekohe forest and soak up views over Queen Elizabeth Park and Kapiti Island.