Wellington · Hiking

Remutaka Rail Trail

A 23-mile point-to-point route in Wellington, New Zealand.

23.3 mi
one way
2,572 ft
climb
1,381 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Remutaka Rail Trail is a 23-mile point-to-point route in Wellington, New Zealand. It runs between about 10 ft and 1,380 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,570 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. It is on the edge of Featherston. Peaks within about 3 miles include Wallace, Viles and Finis. For camping, Bucks Road Campsite and Lake Domain Reserve are within about 6 miles. There are 2 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Remutaka Rail Trail for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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