Hutt River Trail west follows the right (west) bank of Te Awa Kairangi (Hutt River) from the mouth to Birchville. At Moonshine Bridge the route crosses the river to use the east route. At Totara Park Bridge the west route returns to the right bank.
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Hutt River Trail west
28,3 km from Hutt River mouth, Petone to Birchville, Upper Hutt through urban area.
Hutt River mouth, Petone
→
Birchville, Upper Hutt
linear
28,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
22
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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 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× monument
2× Attraction
2× ruins
Lower Hutt Cenotaph
monument ·
97 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Petone War Memorial
monument ·
224 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Gibbes Watson Conservatory
Attraction ·
389 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Akatarawa Bridge (1917-1980's)
ruins ·
on the route
28,3 km
100%
The Gardens of Isengard (LotR)
Attraction ·
239 m off route
28,3 km
100%
Motutawa Pā
ruins ·
480 m off route
28,3 km
100%
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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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Hutt River Trail west is 28.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Hutt River Trail west takes approximately 7h 3min to complete.
No, Hutt River Trail west is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Hutt River mouth, Petone to Birchville, Upper Hutt. Plan ahead for return transport.
Hutt River Trail west starts at Hutt River mouth, Petone.
Hutt River Trail west is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Hutt River Trail west is maintained and managed by Wellington Regional Concil.