Wellington Regional Trails

A steep climb to the top of Whareroa Farm with rewarding views over the Kāpiti Coast.

Walking time

40 min

Length

1km

Uses

Walking/Running, Horse Riding

Type

Single track

Walking difficulty

Easy: Walking track

Profile

206m highest point

Dogs

No
Three people ride on horseback on a dirt road.

East Ridge Track is a shared walking and horse-riding track. The trail climbs to the top of Whareroa Farm and the Five Ways Lookout Point. On a clear day, the trail offers amazing views of Kapiti Island and the South Island. 

The track begins from Farm Race Track, 3.5km north of Paekākāriki – look out for the signpost after the Dell. You can then use the Link Track or Connector to create a loop journey, returning via the Horse Track, Link Track, or Five Ways Track.

  • East Ridge Track begins from the Farm Race Track in Whareroa Farm Recreation Reserve, 3.5km north of Paekākāriki on the Kāpiti Coast.
  • From State Highway 1, take the Mackays Crossing exit to Queen Elizabeth Park.
  • Parking is available for cars and buses at the entrance to the park.
  • There are regular train services from Wellington to the Kāpiti Coast. Timetables are available from Metlink.

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Four mountain bikers at the top of the Red Tape Track on Whareroa Farm, overlooking Kāpiti Coast and Kapiti Island.

Red Tape Track

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Looking through trees and the view of the ocean and farmland from Forest Loop Walk in Kāpiti Coast.

Forest Loop

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Four mountain bikers at the top of the Red Tape Track on Whareroa Farm, overlooking Kāpiti Coast and Kapiti Island.

Campbell’s Mill Road

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Te Ara o Whareroa

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The Ōtaki River Trail in the Kāpiti Coast.

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Waikanae Beach on a sunny day with bright blue sky and Kapiti Island in the background.

Waikanae Beach

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Two people hold hands and walk on a path in the Queen Elizabeth Park Regional Park located on the Kāpiti Coast in New Zealand. The ocean and Kapiti Island are visible in the background.

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Looking out over the Petone wharf towards Wellington.

Hutt River Trail section

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The native bush surrounding the path in the Donnelly FLat loop walk.

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Three people are standing with their arms raised facing the view of the harbour in the background at Te Whiti Riser, a hiking trail in Lower Hutt Wellington.

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