The track starts about 10 minutes along the Ōrongorongo Track. A stiff climb follows Butcher Stream to around 400 metres and magnificent views of Wellington harbour.

Return via the same track.

For a round trip head north on Cattle Ridge Track to join the Ōrongorongo Track near Turere Stream (4 hr, 12 km).

Catchpool valley is 12 km south of Wainuiomata. Follow the Coast Road for 10 km to the Remutaka Forest Park entrance, then follow the Catchpool valley road for 2 km to the car park and information area.

If the water is flowing over the ford on the road, park before the ford and use the Nga Taonga Nature Walk to reach the car park.

From the car park follow the Orongrongo Track to Butcher Track.