Whareroa Farm tracks
Located in Whareroa Farm in the Wellington/Kapiti region
Introduction
Enjoy regenerating shrubland, coastal views and kohekohe forest on these walks that are suitable for children.Walking and tramping
Easiest: Easy access short walkEasy: Walking track
Advanced: Tramping track
Mountain biking
Easy: Grade 2Intermediate: Grade 3
Other activities
- Horse riding
Seasonal restrictions
Farmed areas closed between July to 30 September for lambing and calving. Keep out of signposted areas and the tracks across them during this time.
Dog access
Walks
Stream Loop Track
Time: 12 min return
Distance: 355 m
Category: Short walk
A short walk through regenerating shrubland. Suitable for wheelchairs.
Coastal lookout walk
Time: 15 min
Distance: 500 m
Category: Walking track
Panoramic coastal views to the Marlborough Sounds, Kapiti Island and the Kapiti coast.
Forest loop walk
Time: 45 min
Distance: 1.6 km
Category: Walking track
Walk through a remnant of the kohekohe forest that once covered much of the Kapiti coast, return along the farm race.
Cairn view track
Time: 40 min
Distance: 1.2 km
Category: Tramping track
Climb to a lookout over the farm and coast. From the lookout you can view the site of Camp McKay and the old water reservoir.
Campbell's Mill Road round trip
Distance: 13.4 km
Category: Tramping track
Walk the uphill mountain bike track or the horse riding track to Campbell's Mill Road. Follow Campbell’s Mill Road into Maungakotukutuku Valley Road, Waterfall Road and Emerald Glen Road back to Whareroa Farm.
Mountain biking
Downhill mountain bike track
Distance: 2 km
Category: Grade 3 / Intermediate
This track offers spectacular views of the Kapiti coast and Kapiti Island as it winds down through regenerating bush to the carpark. From there bikers can access Queen Elizabeth Park in 2 minutes via the highway underpass.
Uphill mountain bike track
Distance: 4.1 km
Category: Grade: 2 / Easy
Follow the track Campbell’s Mill Road.
These are shared-use tracks. Follow the mountain bikers code: respect others, respect the rules, respect the track.
Horse riding
Carpark to Campbell's Mill Road
Distance: 2.5 km
This track starts at Campbell's Mill Road and is an easy uphill ride through the farm.
Gate access: Equestrian access through Whareroa Farm and along Campbell’s Mill Road is controlled by locked gates. To rent a key contact Kapiti Coast District Council, Phone: +64 4 296 4700. Leave gates as you find them.
This is shared-use track. Watch for walkers.
The main entrance to Whareroa Farm is via the Queen Elizabeth Park off-ramp about 3.5 km north of Paekakariki on SH1.
When leaving Whareroa Farm, a section of Campbell’s Mill Road has been closed by the private landowner, preventing access into Akatarawas. Access into Akatarawas is now via Maungakotukutuku Road/Perhams Road until further notice. Road and area closures map (PDF, 179K).
Get more information about Whareroa Farm tracks - Wellington Regional Trails website.
Stay safe in the outdoors
- Take the right gear for your trip: Walking and tramping gear lists.
- Tell a trusted person your plans and when to raise the alarm if you haven’t returned. Send them the information directly, or use the Outdoor Intentions form or Plan My Walk.
- Follow the five essential steps of the Land Safety Code.
Contacts
| Kapiti Wellington Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 4 384 7770 |
| Email: | wellingtonvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
18 - 32 Manners Street Wellington 6011 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 10420 The Terrace Wellington 6143 |
| Full office details | |
