A shared path for runners, walkers and cyclists. A central section, from Tawa Station to Findlay Street mainly uses residential roads. The north and south sections, both of about 2 km each follow a purpose built dedicated way.
OSM map layer · LineString
-41.17, 174.83 · rel 9079665
-41.17, 174.83 · rel 9079665
Ara Tawa
4,6 km from start to finish through urban area.
Wellington · -41.17°N ·
174.83°E
4,6km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Remote
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
WWI Memorial Stone
monument ·
52 m off route
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04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Ara Tawa is 4.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Ara Tawa takes approximately 1h 9min to complete.
No, Ara Tawa is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Ara Tawa starts near coordinates -41.1524, 174.834.
Ara Tawa is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Ara Tawa is maintained and managed by Wellington City Council from Takapu Road Station to Kenepuru Station and Porirua City Council from Kenepuru Station to mouth of Porirua Stream.