Hutt River Trail

Hutt River Trail (HRT) runs from Petone Station along the beachfront to Hikoikoi Reserve and from there to Te Marua, Upper Hutt where it links into the Remutaka Rail Trail. There are many access points along Te Awa Kairangi / Hutt River.

Covering 35.3 km, this is a true long-distance trail best approached as a multi-day journey through varied terrain.

This linear trail moves from one end to the other without looping back. A return journey by transport — or retracing the path — is needed to get back to the start. Follow the HRT waymarkers throughout to stay on the official trail line.

This trail forms part of the Regional Walking Network (RWN), linking local communities and natural features across the region. Waymarking is managed at the regional level.