The route published by GWRC is from Kaitoke car park to Cross Creek car park. To make a network the creator has added access at the end of Hutt River Trail, Te Marua to Kaitoke car park and from Cross Creek car park to Featherston.
OSM map layer · LineString
-41.13, 175.21 · rel 9415758
-41.13, 175.21 · rel 9415758
Remutaka Rail Trail
37,7 km from Plateau Road, Te Marua and SH2 to Featherston .
Plateau Road, Te Marua and SH2
→
Featherston
linear
37,7km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Attraction
Cross Creek Railway
Attraction ·
415 m off route
33,6 km
89%
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
Remutaka Rail Trail is 37.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Remutaka Rail Trail takes approximately 9h 24min to complete.
No, Remutaka Rail Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Plateau Road, Te Marua and SH2 to Featherston. Plan ahead for return transport.
Remutaka Rail Trail starts at Plateau Road, Te Marua and SH2.
Remutaka Rail Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.