Discover Remutaka Forest Park, a vast wilderness that stretches from the hills above the Hutt Valley through to the remote valleys of the Orongorongo River. Once shaped by early Māori travel routes, this protected forest is now the largest and most diverse natural reserve in the Wellington region, offering dramatic landscapes, native bush walks, and river valleys, with access made simple through pre booked transport from the city.
Why visit Remutaka Forest Park
- Offers a rare mix of deep native forest, rugged hill country, and rivers
- The park supports an abundant and diverse range of native bird species
- Features a wide network of well maintained walking tracks for all ability levels
- Delivers a true wilderness experience just beyond the city
Facilities
- Toilet facilities
- Main visitor gateway for Remutaka Forest Park, providing track information, facilities, etc
- Entrances to the park’s most popular tracks, including the Orongorongo Track and Five Mile Track
- On the way to the car park you pass several excellent bakeries, a supermarket and other local shops where you can pick up lunch or snacks for your day out.
What you can experience
- Expansive native bush landscapes ranging from dense valley forest to open ridgelines
- Information boards with audio guides that help you distinguish native bird calls
- Picnic areas near the car park
- On the return journey from Wainuiomata, we pause at a stunning lookout with panoramic views across Wellington Harbour
Cost
Return transport from any location in Wellington, the Hutt Valley, or Porirua to Wainuiomata is priced at NZ$380 per vehicle for the day and includes a local, knowledgeable driver. At the end of your journey, we can return you to your original pick up location or drop you at another destination such as the airport. The vehicle seats up to four passengers, with three adults travelling most comfortably, and is booked exclusively for your private group of one to four people.
Book your return transport
Secure your return transport to Remutaka Forest Park with a simple phone booking.
- David Johnson
- Mobile: 021 958 988
- International: +64 21 958 988
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