Wellington Regional Trails

See native kererū and orchids while enjoying views over Wellington from the hills above Days Bay.

Walking time

45 min

Length

916m

Uses

Walking/Running, Tramping/Hiking

Type

Single track

Walking difficulty

Intermediate: Easier tramping track

Profile

260m climb

0m descent

308m highest point

Dogs

Yes (on lead)

About the trail 

Kererū Track starts at Williams Park in Days Bay. It weaves through mature beech and rātā forest. You may be lucky enough to come across and other native birdlife along the way. You may also see indigenous orchids in full bloom. 

At the top, the trail intersects with Main Ridge Track and has spectacular views across Wellington Harbour. From here, you can return along the same route, or explore some of the many connecting trails. 

Two people hiking in the forest in East Harbour Regional Park. One is in mid-jump over a small creek.
The people walk along a wide gravel path passing the entrance sign to East Harbour Regional Park.
Two people look at a Map of East Harbour Regional Park.

Getting there 

  • The trail starts from Williams Park in Days Bay, opposite the wharf and ferry terminal.
  • There are regular bus and ferry services to Eastbourne and the surrounding areas. Timetables are available from Metlink and East by West Ferries

Know before you go

  • Get ready using Plan My Walk by the NZ Mountain Safety Council for track alerts, weather forecasts, trip reviews and a packing list.
  • For more tips and advice before heading out on Wellington’s trails check out our before you go section.

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Two people walk along Bus Barn Track in East Harbour Regional Park during golden hour.

Bus Barn Track

East Harbour Regional ParkAn easy trail through mature beech forest and stunning kahikatea trees.

3 people walking along a boardwalk looking at the native trees on the Kowhai Street Track to Butterfly Creek.

Kowhai Street Track

East Harbour Regional ParkA zigzag trail with options for exploring more of the East Harbour Regional Park, including the popular Butterfly Creek picnic area and views over Wellington Harbour.

Three people standing on top of Birchville Dam. Green trees and bushes surround them.

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Powell Hut in Tararua Forest Park in the Wairarapa region. It’s a small house with dark green siding, and a red roof with two people standing on the exterior wooden deck.

Holdsworth roadend to Powell Hut/Mount Holdsworth

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The view of mountain ranges from a wooden deck.

Mount Holdsworth Jumbo Circuit

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Two people walking along a swing bridge between two hillsides on the Escarpment track above the Kāpiti Coast.

Escarpment Track

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The view from the summit of Belmont Trig Track, a biking and walking trail in Lower Hutt.

Belmont Trig Track

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Five people standing on the summit of Boulder Hill, Puke Ariki in Belmont Regional Park at sunset.

Puke Ariki / Haywards Korokoro Traverse

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A mountain biker sits at the end of a hill ridge on the Puketiro Loop track looking out towards the Pāuatahanui Inlet.

Puketiro Loop

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A small stream cuts through green grass and trees on the Restoration trail at Battle Hill Farm.

Restoration Trail

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