Mountain Bike Trails in Wairarapa

Aorangi Crossing

Either make this into an epic cycle tour/bike packing loop from Martinborough, or organise a drop off and pick up. The track is almost all 4WD track through the forest park. There's some super steep hills to climb, and at the far end the Putangirua Pinnacles to admire. The Kennett Brothers refer to this as "a classic from way back".From Haurangi Road to Sutherland Hut the trail is Intermediate and not too difficult, from there some of the steepest climbing you will ever witness on a bike.

Atiwhakatu Track

A good overnight option for people new to tramping, leading from Holdsworth road end to Atiwhakatu Hut.

Blue Range to Cow Creek Hut Track

A backcountry tramping track that joins Blue Range with Cow Creek Hut and the Waingawa River valley.

Burn Hut Track

Tramp from the Mangahao reservoirs to Burn Hut, with views across the Horowhenua and northern Wairarapa

Cone Ridge Tracks

A network of tramping tracks along Cone Ridge, with tracks to Waiohine Road End, Cone Hut, Totara Flats Hut, the Waiohine Valley, Neill Saddle and Neill Forks Hut.

Cross Creek - Featherston Link

Linking track between Cross Creek (Remutaka Rail Trail) and Featherston that is mostly off road. There are a few sections that require rejoining the road for short distances to cross bridges.

Deliverance Cove Track

The track is open from the carpark to the base of Castle Rock.

Dobson Loop Track

This track provides two day-walking options: a return trip to Smith Creek via Puffer Saddle, or a more challenging and longer loop track

Donnelly Flat Loop Walk

The track to Donnelly Flat passes through some of the best mixed podocarp/broadleaf forest in the Tararua Range - this short, easy walk with a picnic area and stream on route is an great option for kids.

Dundas Circuit

A challenging loop for experienced, well-equipped backcountry trampers in the northern Tararua Forest Park.

East Holdsworth Track

This track connects Atiwhakatu Valley with the alpine tops near Mt Holsworth. It is a more challenging track than the main track to Mt Holdsworth via Powell Hut.

Greytown Rail Trail

A branch railway line from Greytown to Woodside Station had been disused since the 1950s. In 2010 local residents formed a trust to turn it into into a walking, running and cycling track. The track provides a level 5km route on a smooth, limed path. Open in places and tree-lined in others, it wanders through farmland between Greytown village and the mountains. It provides access for both the local community and visitors to the area. The Trail is used all year round for a variety of activities. It is popular with all age groups and all abilities and is heavily used by cyclists, walkers, visitors and locals.

Holdsworth - Kaitoke Track

This is one of the classic tramps of the Tararua Forest Park. It follows the Waiohine and Tauwharenīkau rivers between Holdsworth and Kaitoke.

Holdsworth road end to Powell Hut/Mount Holdsworth

This tramp follows the Mount Holdsworth Track to Powell Hut. From the rocky outcrop below the hut you get a view of High Ridge and Totara Flats far below.

Honeycomb Rock Walkway

Honeycomb Rock is a spectacular outcrop on the Wairarapa coast, so named because of the cell-like weathering pattern which gives the rock a honeycomb appearance.

Kahikatea Walk

Walk through recovering wetland and remnant of flooded forest on this short, easy loop walk - a good option for kids.

Kiriwhakapapa Loop Track

This well-graded, family-friendly loop track passes through regenerated native forest.

Kiriwhakapapa to Blue Range Hut

Tramp from Kiriwhakapapa road end to Blue Range Hut, a quirky hut with great views.

Lighthouse Walk

Explore Castlepoint Scenic Reserve by following the boardwalk over the reef and past the lighthouse.

Lower Ruamahanga Track to Cow Creek Hut, via Cow Saddle

This tramping track follows the lower Ruamahanga River then crosses Cow Saddle, to reach Cow Creek Hut.