Walk Details
NZ Walking Routes > Wellington > Lower Hutt > Hutt River Trail
Hutt River Trail
- Location
- The Hutt River Trail starts at Hikoikoi Reserve on Petone's Marine Parade or you can enter at many points along the Trail from here to Upper Hutt, 27 km away. These points include the bridges across the river: Hutt Estuary, Ava Rail, Ewen, Melling, Kennedy-Good, Silverstream, Moonshine, Totara Park, Harcourt Park and Birchville bridges.
- Description
Running alongside the Hutt River from Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone to Birchville, Upper Hutt, the 29km Hutt River Trail is an easy scenic walk and cycle path. It also allows access to the river for swimming, fishing and kayaking.
The Trail runs the entire length of the eastern riverbank. There are trails on all but three sections of the western side to provide shorter loops between bridges.
The Hutt River Trail will eventually run as far as the Te Marua area of Kaitoke Regional Park, to link with the Rimutaka Rail Trail.
In most areas tracks are located on both sides of the Hutt River offering a range of short loops. Or you can walk or cycle the Trail, entering and leaving at many points. Follow the links below for descriptions of each section between the bridges and approximate walking times.
- Distance
- 29.0 km
- Level
- Easy
- Amenities
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- BBQs
- Birds
- Dogs Allowed
- Fishing
- Historical
- Picnics
- Plant Life
- Playground
- Swimming
- Toilets
- Source
- www.gw.govt.nz
- Avg Rating
- 4 out of 5
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