Walking time
Varies
Length
2.4km
Uses
Walking/Running, Mountain Biking, Horse Riding
Type
Double track
Walking difficulty
Easiest: Easy access short walk
Mountain Bike Grade
Easiest: Grade 1
Profile
3m highest point
Dogs
Yes (on lead)
About the trail
Walk, run, ride your bike and even your horse up the Waikanae River Trail and onto the beautiful Waikanae Beach. With stunning views of Kapiti Island behind you, make your way north along the sandy shore.
You can carry on along the beach to Peka Peka and link up with the Sims Road and Te Horo bridleways if you’re on horse back. You can also ride this trail from Sims Road where there is plenty of parking for horse floats and trucks.
@marcus_oakland
Waikanae Beach is about an hour’s drive north of Wellington city.
There are four main entrances for horse riders with the following features:
- Greenaway Road on the Northern side of Waikanae River: float parking and mounting blocks
- Nimmo Avenue East on the Northern side of Waikanae River: float parking and mounting blocks
- Sims Road in Te Horo: float parking, turning space, mounting blocks and haltering posts
- Te Hapua Road in Te Horo: float parking and turning space.
@thatfrenchkiwiguy