For walkers looking for an energetic hike the Dobson Loop Track is a great one to do. Located at the southern end of the Tararua Forest Park, this was my first introduction to the Tararua’s over 30 years ago. Much has changed since that initial trek; Dobson Hut has gone and the track additions to […]
This is my favourite walk in the Rimutaka Forest Park, the scenery and walking tracks are superb. Starting in Wainuiomata, The Whakanui Track traverses the McKerrow ridge to the Orongorongo River. The track offers stunning views of the Rimutaka Range, Wellington Harbour and surrounding areas. From the river the track heads down stream on the […]
The Tauherenikau Valley is one of the classic valley trips in the Tararau Forest Park. There are a number of ways to experience this beautiful, peaceful valley with overnight tramps the most popular. For the fit tramper this can be done as a day trip, which I will share with you. Starting from the Waiohine […]
This challenging Wellington Day walk has stunning views and scenic terrain. The Rimutaka Forest Park has a number of great day walks with Mt McKerrow up there with the best of them. If you’re looking for a longer walk and a bit more of a challenge, then Mt McKerrow is the walk for you. This […]
Wonderful views and stunning scenery await you on this delightful trail. Looking for another place to walk in Wellington? Well check-out the Cattle Ridge walk in the Rimutaka Forest Park. Just a 45 minute drive from the city. This trek offers great views of the Wellington Harbour and Rimutaka Range. The Kaikoura’s to the south can […]
Stunning bush scenery is in abundance on this beautiful trail. Surrounded by native trees and plants this incredible walk is just 45 minutes from Wellington City. The Orongorongo Track is Wellington’s great one day walk. DOC (The Department of Conservation) has done a great job building and maintaining this track. In hiking terms this track […]
Belmont Regional Park has a number of great day walks with Belmont Trig the pick of them. Close to Wellington city and located behind Maungaraki, Belmont Trig has commanding views of the city and its harbour. It’s a little further north than Mt Kaukau, which also offers great views of the city. Belmont Trig gives […]
Historic Field Hut makes for a great day trip. Located on the western side of the Tararua Forest Park and accessed from the Kapiti region. Field Hut was built in 1924 by the Tararua Tramping Club and is the oldest recreational hut in the Tararua Ranges. The hut’s on the famous Southern Crossing route from […]
With commanding 360 degree views, Colonial Knob needs to be added to your Wellington day walks, hiking list. Offering great views as far north as Mt Taranaki and to the south, the Kaikoura Range. There are also excellent views out to Kapiti and Mana Islands, Porirua Harbour, Mt Kaukau and much more. The Colonial Knob […]
Majestic views await you on this challenging day walk, with stunning 360 degree views, including the highest peaks in the Tararua Forest Park. Mt Holdsworth is definitely one of the hiking gems of the Tararua Forest Park. This challenging day walk can be climbed from a number of different routes, the most popular is via […]
