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35 34 TO RIMUTAKA FOREST PARK / CATCHPOOL VALLEY huttcity.govt.nz 9 WILKIE CRESCENT FIREBREAK > 40 mins one-way 35 PENCARROW COAST ROAD 44 OLD COACH ROAD > three hours

HUTT CITY TRACKS AND TRAILS HARD EASTERN BAYS EASY MODERATE East Harbour Regional Park is a contrast of native forest Wheelchair access A steep climb from Wilkie Crescent to the ECNZ Track, with views of and rocky coastline. East Harbour’s sheltered valleys and Follow the flat coastal gravel road to the lighthouses at Pencarrow The original route between Normandale and , the Old Naenae and the surrounding hills. Return the same way. A gut buster! sweeping bays offer beautiful bush and exhilarating views Point (two hours) for good views of the Wellington Heads and the Coach Road starts at the top of Normandale Road and crosses over and headlands. . The Coast Road is great for cycling. via a road sized track. It finishes at Belmont Horse riding Road, off SH58. No dogs. 10 SUMMIT ROAD FIREBREAK > 40 mins one-way Walks in the Regional Park are maintained by Greater Further around, Lakes Kohangapiripiri and Kohangatera (2 ½ hours Wellington Regional Council gw.govt.nz/eastharbour or longer, if you wish to explore the tracks in this area) are of national HARD conservation significance. 45 PUKE ARIKI TRAVERSE > seven hours Mountain biking/cycling Steep in places as you climb to the ECNZ Track. Well used by runners, 23 HOWARD ROAD TRACK > one hour return HARD walkers and cyclists, track enjoys great views of the .

Dogs allowed with lead MODERATE A rewarding full day walk traverses the length of Belmont Regional 666.

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information on on information 11 HAYWARD SCENIC RESERVE / TE WHITI CENTRAL HUTT AND PETONE Park. Starting at the Dry Creek ‘’ entrance the track rises

The track begins with a climb from the reservoir, then follows the for more more for Call the Hutt City Council Council City Hutt the Call to Boulder Hill, along farmland to the Airstrip, Round Knob, Cannons FIREBREAK > one hour to ECNZ Track

Toilets nearby ridge for a half hour up to Wainuiomata Hill lookout. Hutt River Trail is an easy scenic walk and cycle path which is great Head and Belmont Trig. The track then descends into the Korokoro beautiful? for the family. It allows access to the river for swimming, fishing and Valley and exits at Cornish St in Petone. No dogs.

MODERATE/HARD kayaking, and links with the Rimutaka Rail Trail. nd trails around Hutt City City Hutt around trails nd a parks 24 CHEVIOT ROAD TRACK > 45 mins to Main Ridge Track

Playground nearby to make the the make to Want to volunteer volunteer to Want One-hour to main ridge, 40 minute side loops. Climb up through mature native bush as you make your way up to the ECNZ Track. MODERATE 36 HUTT RIVER TRAIL Great views of the Hutt Valley and Wellington harbour. Winds through a mix of native forest before joining Howard Road EASY WESTERN HILLS Track after 30 mins. Cheviot Road to Ngamatau Road: cross a small

12 UPPER FITZHERBERT TRACK > 15 mins one-way creek before turning left, then head uphill. Exit near tennis courts in The 29km trail starts at Hikoikoi Reserve on Petone’s Marine Parade, AND PERCY SCENIC RESERVE

riding. Ngamatau Road. but you can enter at many points, including the five bridges across Below Belmont Regional Park there are a series of tracks and trails MODERATE

the river in Hutt City. Playgrounds, parks and toilets are dotted along dotted throughout the Western Hills. Percy Scenic Reserve is a Control speed when cycling or horse horse or cycling when speed Control 15 mins the trail. highlight; this compact reserve enjoys a mix of garden areas, tracks, STOKES VALLEY Accessed from Wainuiomata, this walking and mountain biking track 25 DILLON STREET TRACK >

The Hutt River Trail is a joint project between Greater Wellington lawns and historic plant collections, just off SH2. after them. after Home to a compact network of tracks that can be linked together passes through gorse and regenerating native forest before joining

MODERATE Regional Council, Hutt City Council, Upper Hutt City Council and

to create one big loop, you can spend as little as 30 minutess or the ECNZ Track. Keep dogs under control and clean up up clean and control under dogs Keep the Hutt Valley Rotary Clubs. 46 PERCY SCENIC RESERVE a whole day exploring a range of native and exotic environments. Challenging short walk offers great harbour views, a plaque marks

Whilst many of the tracks are challenging, there is something for 13 KONINI FIREBREAK > one hour one-way the site of the old Jackson Cottage. Track exits at tennis courts and the track. the 37 PETONE FORESHORE / HIKOIKOI EASY all fitness levels, and many lead onto the Electricity Corporation end of Dillon Street.

of (ECNZ) Track. Toilets are centrally located at the

you find it, take litter home and keep to to keep and home litter take it, find you HARD

Percy Scenic Reserve contains numerous short loop tracks to suit all

Stokes Valley shops. EASY Respect the environment, leaving it as as it leaving environment, the Respect 60 mins one-way ages and abilities. 4WD track leads to the reservoir before winding up to the ECNZ 26 KAITAWA TRACK > Follow Petone beach along this family-friendly trail from any point

1 KINGSLEY STREET > 45 mins to ECNZ Track Track. This challenging track is popular for horse riding, walking and Track exits from Percy Scenic Reserve include Barberry Grove,

HARD along the Foreshore. The trail leads on to the footbridges over the playgrounds for the kids. the for playgrounds mountain biking with good views of Wainuiomata and the Hutt Valley. Acacia Avenue and Maungaraki Road. You can also complete a

Western Hutt Road and SH2 to Galbraiths Gully and Frank Cameron loop circuit to return to Percy Reserve via George Gee Drive, Frank hills, beaches, walkways and tracks and and tracks and walkways beaches, hills, EASY Narrow, challenging tramping track, entrance is at end of Kaitawa Park and to the Hutt River Trail through Hikoikoi Reserve. Cameron Park, or Stanhope Grove. Good parking at Stanhope Grove

14 SPOONHILL > one hour one-way Street. Good panoramas of York Bay and Petone. Occasionally the hectares of parks, reserves, bush-clad bush-clad reserves, parks, of hectares and on Dowse Drive.

The Kingsley Street Reservoir is close to the track entrance, follow native orchids put on a fine display. Car parking is limited. Hutt City Council manages around 3,000 3,000 around manages Council City Hutt the Kingsley Street Firebreak either to the ECNZ Track or the MODERATE Hororeka-Kingsley Loop. Easy walking or mountain biking. 47 GALBRAITHS GULLY > 25 mins

45 mins to Main Ridge Track

Tramping track from Parkway Playground through Manuka, Beech and 27 FERRY ROAD TRACK > Reserve being among the highlights. the among being Reserve BELMONT REGIONAL PARK

2 TAWHAI STREET > one hour to ECNZ Track Kamahi forest to ECNZ Track. This track is part of the Wainuiomata Trail HARD Parks, the Hutt River Trail and Percy Scenic Scenic Percy and Trail River Hutt the Parks, Project, so watch out for fast flying mountain bikes. MODERATE Breath-taking views and bush-clad valleys make Belmont Regional

Park a favourite open space. Located between and the Hutt The Wet Track entrance is at the bottom of Korokoro Road and

Belmont and East Harbour Regional Regional Harbour East and Belmont HARD Challenging walk offers views of Wellington Harbour and Eastbourne.

Valley the park features the historic Korokoro Dam, World War II follows the creek bed up to London Road. Alternatively the Dry Loop and walks for all abilities. With the the With abilities. all for walks and The entrance passes through regenerating native bush before Passes through mature Beech/Kamahi forest and native ferns. ammunition stores and the original old coach road from Track is 15 mins and follows the ridge, bypassing most of the stream

climbing into Beech forest. to Porirua. Lower Hutt offers a wide range of tracks tracks of range wide a offers Hutt Lower A walking track before progressing into a route. As it climbs very track. Galbraiths Gully links into Percy Scenic Reserve.

steeply to the ECNZ Track enjoy a break half way up and admire WAINUIOMATA Access via Cornish Street in Petone, Oakleigh Street in Normandale, 28 MAIN RIDGE TRACK > 2 ½ hours HUTT CITY TRACKS AND TRAILS AND TRACKS CITY HUTT the view. A gut buster! Wainuiomata is bordered by native bush and is a haven for walking Stratton Street in Normandale, Hill Road in Belmont, Kaitangata 48 FRANK CAMERON PARK > 30 mins Crescent in Kelson, and Dry Creek near the SH2 and SH58 intersection. and cycling. Tracks from Wainuiomata provide access to the East MODERATE EASY 3 KAMAHI STREET > one hour to ECNZ Track Harbour Regional Park, the Eastern Firebreak tracks and a series A farm code sign identifies where dogs are not permitted in the park. of DOC tracks. Many of the tracks included form part of the East Track is well-used by runners and walkers and links with many of Please note, a key is required for horse riding in Belmont Regional From London Road, the Frank Cameron Park Tracks lead to Percy HARD Harbour Regional Park. the tracks in the Regional Park. Main Ridge Track follows the ridge Park, contact the Upper Hutt Depot on 526 4133. Scenic Reserve and Stanhope Grove. A picnic shelter and large car through Beech and Rata forest from to Lowry Trig, then park offer views of the Eastern Hills and Hutt Valley. Tramping track that passes through regenerating native bush. Track 15 LEES GROVE TRACK > 45 mins to Lowry Trig onto the Wainuiomata Hill Lookout. Dogs are allowed on non-farmland areas of tracks 42, 44 and 45. steep and slippery in places and follows the creek bed before winding Belmont Regional Park is maintained by Greater Wellington Regional up to the ECNZ Track. Enjoy stunning views of the . HARD 49 MULBERRY STREET > 25 mins one-way Do not attempt after long periods of wet weather. 29 KORIMAKO WALK > 45 mins Council gw.govt.nz/Belmont MODERATE A popular track on the Wainuiomata side of the regional park, Lees MODERATE/HARD 4 OLD SOIL BUREAU TRACK > 50 mins Grove Track leads up to Lowry Trig. Begins beyond the last house on 38 STREAM WALK > 30 mins Provides access from the bottom of Dowse Drive to Mulberry Lees Grove and joins Rata Ridge Track. Beginning at Williams Park, the track follows the creek before turning EASY Street. Follow the spillway and gently climb through the pines and EASY left as you sidle up to Korimako Road. Follow the road to the end regenerating native forest, track is steep in places. 16 FERN GULLY TRACK > 15 mins to Rata Ridge Track where the track becomes more challenging as you pass through Ideal for all ages, and suitable for mountain buggies. Park at the Well-formed track runs from Shaftsbury Grove to Road, Pine plantation and Beech forest up to the main ridge. through retired farmland and scrub suitable for exercising dogs. Easy end of Stratton Street and take a gentle walk by the pond and over 50 JUBILEE PARK > 30 mins HUTT CITY MODERATE several footbridges upstream and back around to the car park. mountain biking. 30 KERERU ROAD > 65 mins to Main Ridge Track Purpose built platforms and picnic tables along the route. Entrance between 19 and 19B, Gardiner Grove. Cross a paddock, EASY 5 HOROEKA STREET SCENIC RESERVE then a small creek, turn sharp right before entering an extensive area MODERATE/HARD of tree ferns, and then join Rata Ridge Track. 39 WATERFALL TRACK > one hour Access and parking is available just above Normandale overbridge. The Friendship House is situated in the park. There are loop EASY Entrance is at the Korimako Circular Walk. Continue past the TRACKS MODERATE tracks through native and exotic vegetation. Gain access into the 17 RATA RIDGE TRACK > 75 mins to Lowry Trig Korimako signpost, past the old weir and across the creek, where Start at 17 Hororeka Street, three different loop walks can be park via Gaskill Grove and Harbour View Road. the challenging track climbs steeply up through Beech and Rata This pleasant scramble follows Dry Creek from the park entrance enjoyed, from a 45 minute easy walk, to a three-hour challenging HARD forest, to the Main Ridge Track. tramp. The lower loops follow a hand-dug 100-year old Bridle trail at Stratton Street through native bush towards a small waterfall 51 PANORAMA PATHWAY > 10 mins through an ecologically significant area. and back again. Expect wet feet as you cross several streams. Entrance opposite 53 Stanley Street. Follows zigzag leading to 31 MACKENZIE TRACK > 40 mins to Main Ridge Track Flat grassy areas near the start are ideal for picnics. Great for & TRAILS a firebreak before joining the Fern Gully Track after 20 mins. EASY young family groups, especially in summer. 6 STOKES VALLEY ROAD TRACK Climb through Beech forest to link with Lees Grove Track before MODERATE/HARD A well-graded walking track providing pedestrian access from > one hour to ECNZ Track the Lowry Trig. 40 KOROKORO DAM LOOP > one hour Normandale Road to Panorama Grove, linking the Harbour View and Entrance off Muritai Road, near Eastbourne shops. The beginning is Normandale suburbs. HARD 30 mins to Rata Ridge Track steep as the track passes through regenerating bush before entering 18 ZIG ZAG TRACK > MODERATE Beech forest. Track continues downstream before intersecting with From the end of Stokes Valley Road this track climbs through 52 MATUI STREET TRACK > 15 mins MODERATE/HARD Kowhai Street Track and onto the Butterfly Creek Picnic area. Takes in the historic Korokoro Dam, regenerating and mature native Beech forest to regenerating native bush before arriving at the bush. Start at the Oakleigh Street entrance to the park, at the track ECNZ track. Visitors to this area may also like to check out the EASY Steep entrance north of 11B Fraser Street. Zigzag’s uphill before 32 MURITAI PARK > 35 mins to Main Ridge Track nearest the information kiosk. Stokes Valley Monastery tracks. The track also drops down to joining the Rata Ridge Track. Mild gut buster! the Old Soil Bureau Track. Short walking track in which links Matuhi Street and MODERATE/HARD 41 KOROKORO STREAM TRACK > three hours Avonlea Grove through native palms and ferns. 19 ROTARY PARK BLACK CREEK > 10 mins Entrance is between 259 and 261 Muritai Road. The track follows EASY EASY a good grade and links with the Mackenzie Track descending to the 53 BERTRAM RESERVE > 10 mins one-way valley floor. Attractive bush, good views and well-graded. This evenly graded track follows an old steel pipeline from the Cornish EASTERN HILLS AND FIREBREAK MODERATE Gentle walk. Entrance off main road along grassy stop banks. Spring Street entrance upstream through mature and regenerating bush to The Eastern Hills run from Upper Hutt to Wainuiomata, with many daffodil display along river at Rotary Park. 33 KOWHAI STREET TRACK > 20 mins to Main Ridge Track the Korokoro Dam. The dam was the first gravity fed concrete dam in tracks running off the ECNZ Track. The Eastern Hills are used by Pleasant walk through native ferns from Groundsell Crescent to New Zealand, return same way or exit on Oakleigh Street. Palm Grove, passing through a small stand of Redwoods. horse riders, cyclists and walkers alike. The tracks at the top offer 20 HINE ROAD RESERVE > 15 mins MODERATE stunning views, but are exposed to all weather conditions and can 42 BOULDER HILL TRACK > two hours be very hot in summer. EASY Steep rocky trail to Butterfly Creek links with the Mackenzie and Bus 54 PARK-HILL TRACK > 15 mins Barn tracks. Enjoyable but challenging, steep and limited parking at MODERATE 7 TOWAI TRIG / ECNZ TRACK Entrance at end of Hine Road, follows the Wainuiomata River top of Kowhai Street. EASY around Richard Prouse Park to the Main Road. Access to DOC Tracks A scenic climb to Boulder Hill, starting at the Kaitangata Crescent, Short walking track between Park Road and Hill Road following a EASY (Whakanui and Mt McKerrow) in the Rimutaka Forest Park. 45 mins to Kowhai Track 34 BUS BARN TRACK > Kelson entrance to the park. The track passes through regenerating well-formed track, playground at Park Road entrance. scrub and native bush, giving good views of the Hutt Valley. Return The 4WD track can be followed as far as Upper Hutt. A one-hour 21 HARRY TODD RESERVE TRACK > 30 mins MODERATE/HARD the same way. No dogs. return walk to the Towai Trig offers stunning views. Accessible from 55 PARK MEADOWBANK TRACK > 20 mins the top of Wainuiomata Hill Road, and connects with many of the MODERATE Tramping track, that winds steeply upwards through gorse and 43 KILMISTER TRACK > three hours Eastern Hills tracks. regenerating bush. Good views of the South Island and the entrance MODERATE Challenging walk along a tramping track which passes through Pines, to Wellington Harbour. Near the top, the trail passes through native MODERATE 8 RATA STREET LOOP TRACK > one hour Beech forest, ferns and regenerating natives. Views of Wainuiomata bush before linking with the Kowhai Street Track, and then on to the Track runs between Park Road Reservoir and the Meadowbank Drive and Moores Valley from lookout. Butterfly Creek Picnic site. Reserve. Flat in places and popular with dog walkers, but with a steep Starting at the Hill Road entrance, this loop track gives panoramic uphill section closer to the reserve. Track not suitable for cyclists. MODERATE views of the lower valley, before following the main stream valley 22 PURIRI STREET TRACK > 30 mins to Main Ridge Track up to Belmont Road. Turn left to climb, passing the WWII munitions Challenging tramping track that follows a creek bed for 600m, enjoy magazines on the way back to Hill Road. Walk crosses several great views over Naenae and surrounding hills. Connection to ECNZ MODERATE streams and is closed Aug-Nov for lambing. No dogs. Track is a rough, steep 40 minute walk. Tramping track beginning at the edge of a large grassed area beside Wainuiomata Road. Ascends through mixed forest types to the Main Ridge Track.