Hutt River Trail

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.

At 35.3 km, this is a demanding long-distance hike that may be split across multiple days. Experienced hikers typically take around 7 hours and 51 minutes to complete it end-to-end.

As a linear trail, this route has distinct start and end points. Return transport is worth arranging in advance unless you plan to walk back the same way. Follow the HRT waymarkers throughout to stay on the official trail line.

This trail forms part of the Regional Walking Network (RWN), linking local communities and natural features across the region. Waymarking is managed at the regional level.