Hutt River Trail west

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.

At 28.3 km, this is a challenging full-day or multi-stage hike. At an average pace, the route takes roughly 6 hours and 18 minutes to complete.

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. Look for the HRTwst trail markings to stay on the official route.

A Regional Walking Network (RWN) route, this trail weaves through the regional landscape connecting villages, viewpoints, and countryside.