'normal' start point is Maymorn Station. This alternative begins at the end of the Hutt River Trail. This can offer a continuous experience
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-41.10, 175.14 · rel 9414967
-41.10, 175.14 · rel 9414967
Remutaka Rail Trail - alternative access
3,3 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Wellington · -41.10°N ·
175.14°E
3,3km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
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× summit
Plateau
summit ·
256 m off route
3,0 km
90%
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 - alternative access is 3.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Remutaka Rail Trail - alternative access takes approximately 50 min to complete.
No, Remutaka Rail Trail - alternative access is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Remutaka Rail Trail - alternative access starts near coordinates -41.0936, 175.1294.
Remutaka Rail Trail - alternative access is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.