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.
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Hutt River Trail
35,3 km from Petone Station, Lower Hutt to Plateau Road, Te Marua, Upper Hutt through urban area.
Petone Station, Lower Hutt
→
Plateau Road, Te Marua, Upper Hutt
linear
35,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 10 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× monument
3× ruins
3× Attraction
Iona Memorial Cross
monument ·
on the route
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0%
Akatarawa Bridge (1917-1980's)
ruins ·
25 m off route
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Lower Hutt Cenotaph
monument ·
97 m off route
0,0 km
0%
The Gardens of Isengard (LotR)
Attraction ·
143 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Korokoro Cemetary Memorial
monument ·
184 m off route
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Motutawa Pā
ruins ·
332 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Avalon Wolves Rugby
Attraction ·
343 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Gibbes Watson Conservatory
Attraction ·
394 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Pito One
ruins ·
78 m off route
9,2 km
26%
Honiana Te Puni New Zealand Wars memorial
monument ·
70 m off route
11,7 km
33%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
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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
Hutt River Trail is 35.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Hutt River Trail takes approximately 8h 47min to complete.
No, Hutt River Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Petone Station, Lower Hutt to Plateau Road, Te Marua, Upper Hutt. Plan ahead for return transport.
Hutt River Trail starts at Petone Station, Lower Hutt.
Hutt River Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Hutt River Trail is maintained and managed by Greater Wellington Regional Council.