Remutaka Rail Trail

The Remutaka Rail Trail extends 18 kilometers through forest parkland, connecting Kaitoke to Cross Creek with multiple tunnels and bridges along its path.

The railway route, constructed in 1878, employed the Fell mountain railway system to navigate steep inclines until its closure and transformation into a recreational trail.

The Cross Creek settlement developed into a central railway community, where numerous railway workers and their families established their lives during operations.

Visitors need torches for the uneven tunnel surfaces, and can access camping facilities with toilets at both Ladle Bend and Summit locations.

The trail incorporates preserved sections of the original Fell system railway track, which allowed trains to climb grades steeper than standard railways permitted.

Location: Upper Hutt City

Location: South Wairarapa District

Address: Kaitoke, Upper Hutt

GPS coordinates: -41.14452,175.19713

Latest update: March 7, 2025 03:31