Remutaka Rail Trail
DOC track · Wairarapa
Remutaka Rail Trail is a 3.3 km DOC walk in Wairarapa with 210 m of climbing and a high point of 301 m.
Built in 1878, this rail route between the Hutt Valley and Featherston is now a gently graded 18 km walk, run or mountain bike ride, with opportunities for camping, swimming and fishing.
Track stats
| Distance | 3.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 4 hr 30 min walk from Kaitoke |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 210 m |
| Elevation loss | 13 m |
| Highest point | 301 m |
| Lowest point | 85 m |
| Region | Wairarapa |
| Start | -41.16710, 175.21585 |
| End | -41.15617, 175.20156 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
GPX file
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Alerts and conditions
Check current alerts on DOC before you go: tracks close for slips, floods, fire risk and pest control. The DOC page also has access, facilities and safety information.
Nearby DOC tracks
- Dobson Loop Track (10.9 km away)
- Holdsworth - Kaitoke Track (10.9 km away)
- Renata-Alpha Crossing (10.9 km away)
- Smith Creek - Tauwharenīkau River (13.6 km away)
- Papatahi Crossing (19.7 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
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