Te Whiti Riser - WellingtonNZ

Walking time

1 hr

Length

3.7km

Uses

Walking/Running, Mountain Biking

Type

Single track

Walking difficulty

Easiest: Short walk

Mountain Bike Grade

Easy: Grade 2

Profile

455m climb

-229m descent

241m highest point

Dogs

Yes (on lead)

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About the trail

An all-weather track following a gentle gradient from Te Whiti Park in Lower Hutt to the top of the Eastern Hutt Hills - this wide well-formed trail is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. It’s a popular multi-purpose recreational track for walking and biking.

This well-sheltered trail links up to other popular spots, including the extensive Waiu Park trail network and East Harbour Regional Park. The 3.7km track rises to 173m at the top and offers extensive views of the Hutt Valley.

Two cyclists are riding on a wooden bridge on the Green Jersey Cycling Tour on the Remutaka Cycle Trail in Upper Hutt in the Wellington region.

Getting there
Know before you go

The trail starts at Te Whiti Park on Riverside Drive, Waiwhetu, with parking available. It can be accessed from behind the gymnasium building. The trail ends on the ECNZ firebreak.

There are regular bus and train services to Waiwhetu and the surrounding areas. Timetables are available from the Metlink website.

The Te Whiti Riser, a trail overlooking Wainuiomata and Lower Hutt. The sky is overcast, the terrain is deep green and two people are walking along a gravel path.