East Ridge Track in Whareroa Farm, 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

Three people ride on horseback on a dirt road.

About the trail

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.

Getting there

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.

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

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