Farmed areas closed between July to 30 September for lambing and calving. Keep out of signposted areas and the tracks across them during this time.
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Walks
Stream Loop Track
Time: 12 min return
Distance: 355 m
Category: Short walk
A short walk through regenerating shrubland. Suitable for wheelchairs.
Coastal lookout walk
Time: 15 min
Distance: 500 m
Category: Walking track
Panoramic coastal views to the Marlborough Sounds, Kapiti Island and the Kapiti coast.
Forest loop walk
Time: 45 min
Distance: 1.6 km
Category: Walking track
Walk through a remnant of the kohekohe forest that once covered much of the Kapiti coast, return along the farm race.
Cairn view track
Time: 40 min
Distance: 1.2 km
Category: Tramping track
Climb to a lookout over the farm and coast. From the lookout you can view the site of Camp McKay and the old water reservoir.
Campbell's Mill Road round trip
Distance: 13.4 km
Category: Tramping track
Walk the uphill mountain bike track or the horse riding track to Campbell's Mill Road. Follow Campbell’s Mill Road into Maungakotukutuku Valley Road, Waterfall Road and Emerald Glen Road back to Whareroa Farm.
Mountain biking
Downhill mountain bike track
Distance: 2 km
Category: Grade 3 / Intermediate
This track offers spectacular views of the Kapiti coast and Kapiti Island as it winds down through regenerating bush to the carpark. From there bikers can access Queen Elizabeth Park in 2 minutes via the highway underpass.
Uphill mountain bike track
Distance: 4.1 km
Category: Grade: 2 / Easy
Follow the track Campbell’s Mill Road.
These are shared-use tracks. Follow the mountain bikers code: respect others, respect the rules, respect the track.
Horse riding
Carpark to Campbell's Mill Road
Distance: 2.5 km
This track starts at Campbell's Mill Road and is an easy uphill ride through the farm.
Gate access: Equestrian access through Whareroa Farm and along Campbell’s Mill Road is controlled by locked gates. To rent a key contact Kapiti Coast District Council, Phone: +64 4 296 4700. Leave gates as you find them.
This is shared-use track. Watch for walkers.
The main entrance to Whareroa Farm is via the Queen Elizabeth Park off-ramp about 3.5 km north of Paekakariki on SH1.
When leaving Whareroa Farm, a section of Campbell’s Mill Road has been closed by the private landowner, preventing access into Akatarawas. Access into Akatarawas is now via Maungakotukutuku Road/Perhams Road until further notice. Road and area closures map (PDF, 179K).
Get more information about Whareroa Farm tracks - Wellington Regional Trails website.
Toilets
The main toilets at the Whareroa Farm carpark are closed.
Public toilets can be found at the nearby Queen Elizabeth Park Visitor Centre. There is also toilets at the Hub. The Hub is 1.3 km or 30 min walk up the Farm Race Track.
Stay safe in the outdoors
- Choose the right trip for you. Learn about the route and make sure you have the skills for it.
- Understand the weather. Check weather forecasts.
- Pack warm clothes and extra food. Check gear lists.
- Share your plans and take ways to get help. Share directly or use the Outdoor Intentions form or Plan My Walk. Take a distress beacon.
- Take care of yourself and each other.
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