Wellington Regional Trails

A high-standard mountain biking track offering superb views of Kapiti Island and the Kāpiti Coast.

Length

1.6km

Uses

Mountain Biking

Type

Single track

Mountain Bike Grade

Intermediate: Grade 3

Profile

264m highest point

Dogs

No

About the trail

This is the main downhill trail for mountain bikers in Whareroa Farm. Meander through several hairpin turns while heading into the Red Tape downhill track.

The track, also known as 'Cash Flow' drops down from Campbell's Mill Road into the Whareroa Farm mountain bike zone. It traverses both sides of the middle ridge, dropping down to connect with the Red Tape Track before Bridge 3.

The 1.57km long track has 14 switchbacks, 29 jumpable features, and some berms and rollers.

Two bikers rounding a corner on the MTB No.2 track on Whareroa Farm. In the background are Kapiti Island and coastal hills.

This track is referred to as Bath Tub by locals because of the old bath tub on one of the berms.

Getting there

  • The track begins from the top of Campbell's Mill Road between the north and south entrances of Whareroa Farm.
  • Whareroa Farm Recreation Reserve is 3.5km north of Paekākāriki on the Kāpiti Coast.
  • There are regular train services from Wellington to the Kāpiti Coast.. Timetables are available from the Metlink website. 

Know before you go 

  • Get ready using Plan My Walk for track alerts, weather forecasts, trip reviews and a packing list.
  • Get an up-to-date weather report from the MetService website before setting off.
  • Toilets are available at the Whareroa Farm car park and at the top of Farm Race Track.
  • Parking is available for cars and buses at the entrance to the park.
  • Take waterproof clothing, durable footwear, sun protection, water, and food.
  • Whareroa Farm is a working farm and you may encounter livestock on the track. Please leave any gates as you find them. Some trails or areas may occasionally be closed for farming reasons.
  • Logging trucks may use Campbell’s Mill Rd to access Akatarawa Forest Park so beware of machinery.
Three cyclists ride down a grassy hill.

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Four mountain bikers at the top of the Red Tape Track on Whareroa Farm, overlooking Kāpiti Coast and Kapiti Island.

Red Tape Track

Whareroa Farm Recreation ReserveIntermediate riders will enjoy this spectacular downhill mountain bike trail in Whareroa Farm, with fantastic views down the valley and out to sea.

Sheep graze in a field of grassy hills under a cloudy sky. Kapiti Island is barely visible on the horizon.

Cairn View Track

Whareroa Farm Recreation ReserveA quick uphill climb to phenomenal views over Kāpiti Coast.

Farm Race Track

Whareroa Farm Recreation ReserveMake a beeline for the heart of the Whareroa Farm trail network.

Looking through trees and the view of the ocean and farmland from Forest Loop Walk in Kāpiti Coast.

Forest Loop

Whareroa Farm Recreation ReserveTake a short, gentle wander through remnant kohekohe forest and soak up views over Queen Elizabeth Park and Kapiti Island.

Coastal Lookout Walk

Whareroa Farm Recreation ReserveA short walk to a lookout point with stunning views across Kāpiti Coast and beyond.

Four cyclists stop to rest by a bush in the early morning sunlight on Red Take Track at Whareroa Farm.

Campbell’s Mill Road

Whareroa Farm Recreation ReserveA wide, gentle farm track connecting many Whareroa Farm tracks to the Akatarawa Forest and Mount Wainui.

Catchment View Track

Whareroa Farm Recreation ReserveA steep, rough track with great views from the top of Whareroa Farm.

Three people ride on horseback on a dirt road.

East Ridge Track

Whareroa Farm Recreation ReserveA steep climb to the top of Whareroa Farm with rewarding views over the Kāpiti Coast.

The Ti Kouka loop in Whareroa Farm a grassy trail up a small hill with views of the bush.

Ti Kouka Loop

Whareroa Farm Recreation ReserveA short, easy loop past Matai Bush to an artistic mini-hut with spectacular views over the Kāpiti Coast.

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

Cannon Point Walkway

Zigzag through the hills north of Upper Hutt to the historic Birchville Dam.