O T A I H A N G A RD G R E E N D A L E D R RATANUI RD OTAIH AN G A RD T U T E RE S T K O T U K U D R PETR E L C T MAZENGARB RD MANLY ST MAN LY S T KIN G A R TH U R D R ARAWHATA RD KĀPITI RD KĀPITI RD GRAY AVE KĀPITI CO A S T A L C Y C L E RO U T E T A H I RD E A T W E L L A V E TUI RD MARINE PDE TE ROTO DR GUIL D F O R D D R RAUMATI RD ROSETTA RD ROSETTA RD T H E E S P L A N A D E MATAI RD H I L L C R E S T R D M AT A T U A R D W H A R E M A U KU RD RAUMATI R D RIMURD VALLEY RD VALLEY RD EMERALDGLEN RD P O PLAR AVE WHA R E R O A R D FORME R STA T E H IGHWAY 1 FORM E R STATE HI G H W A Y 1 RUAPEH U ST MAUNG A K O T U K U T U K U RD W E L L I N G T O N R D THE PARADE A M E S S T T I L L E Y R D WAIMEA RD PAETA W A R D PAE T A W A R D PEKA PEKA RD R A U K A W A R D P I N G A O L N NGAIO RD TE MOA N A R D ELIZA B ETH S T NGA R A R A R D R EIK O R A N GI R D H A D F I E L D L I N K R D K E N S I N G T O N D R F O R E S T R D H UIA W A S T R U T H E R F O R D D R TE MOANA RD T E M O ANA RD NGAPAKI RD RAUPARAHA ST WILLIAM ST PARK R D C A M P B E L L S M I L L R D Te Arawai footbridge Otaihanga suspension bridge QUEEN ELIZABETH PARK (GWRC) WHAREROA FARM (DOC) KĀPITI COASTAL CYCLE ROUTE K Ā P I T I C OAS T A L C Y C L E R O U T E K Ā P I T I C O A S T A L C Y C LE R O UTE KĀPITI COASTAL CYCLE ROUTE NORTH NORTH ISLAND MAIN TRUNK LINE NORTH ISLAND MAIN TRUNK LINE NORTH ISLAND MAIN TRUNK LINE EXPRESS WAY EXPRESS WAY EXPRESSWAY EXPRESS WAY EXPRESS WAY Rongomau Lane footbridge TENNIS C O U R T R D Wharemauku Stream Waik a na e R iver KĀPITI C O A S T A L C Y C L E R O U T E GREENAWAY R D EXPRESSWAY UNDE TRANSMISSION GULLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION 2021 Kāpiti Coastal Cycle Route Paekākāriki to Peka Peka This sign-posted route begins at Ames Street, Paekākāriki and travels north through QE Park on Te Ara o Whareroa then follows the coast roads north along parts of the Paraparaumu Explorer and Waikanae to Peka Peka Loop. 25 KM 7.5 KM Waikanae River Loop Waikanae via Waikanae Beach Park on the north bank of the Waikanae river at the beach, take the gentle route along the north bank towards the old State Highway One. Come back towards the beach on the south bank, crossing the footbridge at Otaihanga Domain. Look out for diverse birdlife and swimming spots. 16 KM Kāpiti Cycle Route – Expressway Raumati South – Peka Peka Easy riding on the shared (multi use) path beside the Expressway, with undulating paths alongside wetlands. Look out for the Heritage Trail on the way. Links easily to other routes and the railway stations at Paraparaumu and Waikanae. Whareroa Farm Department of Conservation A hillside recreation reserve offering walking, picnicking, mountain biking and horse riding, with links to the Akatarawa Forest Park via Campbell’s Mill Road. Access Queen Elizabeth Park using the SH One underpass. www.doc.govt.nz 15 KM Paraparaumu Loop Paraparaumu via Otaihanga Park by the library in Rimu Road, ride along the Wharemauku Stream past the airport. Follow the Kāpiti Coastal Cycle Route north through Paraparaumu Beach and around to Otaihanga Domain to join the Waikanae River Loop before taking Kāpiti Cycle Route – Expressway south. 14 KM Waikanae Beach to Peka Peka Loop Waikanae Beach via Peka Peka Park at the beach and follow Kāpiti Coastal Cycle Route north to Peka Peka. Join the Kāpiti Cycle Route – Expressway south then follow Te Moana Rd and Rauparaha St back to Waikanae Beach. Links to the Waikanae River Loop. Take care on Paetawa and Peka Peka Rd where the footpath ends. 6 KM Te Ara o Whareroa Paekākāriki – Raumati South From Paekākāriki through the dunes of Queen Elizabeth Park to Poplar Avenue in Raumati South. There are several popular family cycle routes that link up to Kāpiti Cycle Route – Expressway. 1 11 10 8 7 20 14 12 13 15 16 18 17 19 9 2 5 3 4 PAEKĀKĀRIKI PARAPARAUMU WAIKANAE RAUMATI SOUTH PARAPARAUMU BEACH OTAIHANGA PEKA PEKA ŌTAKI WELLINGTON Upper Hutt via Akatarawa Forest Park 6 Upper Hutt via Akatarawa Road Foot Passenger Ferry to Kāpiti Island (Bookings required) RAUMATI BEACH CONTINUES OVERLEAF Downhill only WAIKANAE BEACH Toilets Parking Horsefloat parking Railway station Playground Swimming Swimming pool Accommodation Legend Off-road walk/cycleway On-road cycling Horse riding route Bike hire/repair Dairy Cafes Shopping Brewery Caution High traffic and speed or narrow roads Te Araroa – New Zealand’s Trail Cycle route Mountain biking route Walking route Horse riding route Mobility-friendly route Equestrian access key required. Key from Kāpiti Coast District Council, Rimu Road 04 296 4700. State Highway 1 kapiticoast.govt.nz/stridenride Places of interest 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Ngā Manu Nature Reserve Waikanae Outdoor Pool (Summer only) Hemi Matenga Memorial Park tracks (DOC) Mahara Gallery Waikanae Estuary Scientific Reserve (DOC) To Mangaone Walkway and Akatarawa Forest Park Nikau Reserve Southward Car Museum Kāpiti Island Tours Maclean Park Coastlands Aquatic Centre Kāpiti Coast District Council Building Coastlands Shopping Marine Gardens splashpad and miniature railway (rides Sunday only) Mataihuka Walkway Tramway and US Marine Corps Memorial Surf Club Historic Railway Station and Museum Akatarawa Forest Park Paekākāriki Escarpment Track SHORT, SAFE, EASY AND FUN TRAILS – SOUTHERN SECTION Scale 0 0.5 1 1.5 2km PEKA PEKA TE HORO ŌTAKI KĀPITI ISLAND PARAPARAUMU WAIKANAE PORIRUA PUKERUA BAY WELLINGTON WIDER AREA MAP NORTHERN SECTION MAP SOUTHERN SECTION MAP PAEKĀKĀRIKI 10 KM Paekākāriki Escarpment Track Paekākāriki to Pukerua Bay A steep, narrow and exposed 3-4 hour walk with amazing views to Kāpiti Island. Railway station access at Pukerua Bay and Paekākāriki. The ‘Stairway to Heaven’ is a hugely popular part of Te Araroa. www.teararoa.org.nz