Hutt River Trail
Wellington, New Zealand
Point-to-point trail in Wellington, New Zealand. Hiking.
- Distance
- 18.6 mi (29.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 322 ft (98 m)
- Est. Time
- 6 hr 10 min
- High point
- 328 ft (100 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Along the way
- Shelter 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from start
- Shelter 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from start
- Shelter 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from start
- Campsite: Wellington's Kiwi Holiday Park 15.7 mi (25.2 km) from start
- Shelter: Birchville Picnic Area Tea Shelter 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from start
- Shelter: Birchville Picnic Area Bus Shelter 16.6 mi (26.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Akatarawa Bridge (1917-1980's) 16.6 mi (26.8 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Hutt River Trail
How long is Hutt River Trail?
Hutt River Trail is 18.6 mi (29.9 km) long. Most people take about 6 hr 10 min. It climbs 322 ft (98 m) in total, up to a high point of 328 ft (100 m).
How hard is Hutt River Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Hutt River Trail?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Hutt River Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 8.9 mi (14.3 km), 16.5 mi (26.6 km). Toilets: 8.9 mi (14.3 km), 8.9 mi (14.3 km), 11.4 mi (18.3 km).
Is Hutt River Trail shaded?
Mostly exposed (16% under trees).
What can you do on Hutt River Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Hutt River Trail?
Food, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Golf Warehouse, 0.2 mi (0.4 km).
Is this a good week for Hutt River Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Hutt River Trail
- Hutt River Trail west Wellington · Hard · 17.3 mi (27.9 km)
- Wainuiomata Shared Path Wellington · Easy · 7 mi (11.3 km)
- Wainuiomata Hill Shared Path Wellington · Moderate · 4.6 mi (7.3 km)
- Dillon Street Loop Francis Bell Reserve · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
- Hayward Track Wellington · Easy · 1.2 mi (1.9 km)
- Hutt River Trail (west) Sladden Park · Easy · 3.4 mi (5.4 km)
- Old Farm Track Wellington · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.6 km)
- Te Whiti Riser Wellington · Moderate · 4.4 mi (7.1 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap