Rimutaka Forest Park
This is a fabulous Wellington Walk and one of my favourite walking areas in the Wellington region. The McKerrow Loop walk in the Rimutaka Forest Park starts and finishes in Wainuiomata.
This is a full day walk and recommended for the fit tramper. It's also a very good 2-day tramp. There are a number of huts in the Orongorongo Valley to choose from. For more information check-out our Whakanui to Catchpool walk
Rimutaka Forest Park- Catchpool Valley and Orongorongo Valley
This video takes you on an exploration of the Rimutaka Forest Park, Wellington, New Zealand where thousands of visitors come each year for walking, cycling, camping, swimming or to drive in and have a picnic and relax.
The areas shown are managed by the Department of Conservation to preserve special features of scientific, educational, historic and cultural value for all to enjoy now and in the future.
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Rimutaka Forest Park
The end of my 11k walk around the Orongorongo Track in Catchpool valley. At Wainuiomata :-)
NZ Tramper #01Rimutaka Orongorongo Valley. New Zealand
Catchpool Valley & Orongorongo Valley and Rimutaka Forest Park in the Wellington/Kapiti region.
Orongorongo Track
5.2 km one way return via same track
Walking and tramping
2 hr one way
Easy: Walking track
Dog access Dogs on a leash only
Cattle Ridge Track
Walking and tramping
1 hr 30 min one way
Advanced: Tramping track
Seasonal restrictions The entrance gate to Catchpool valley is open summer 6 am–8 pm; winter 6 am–6 pm.
Dog access Dogs on a leash only
Butcher Track
Walking and tramping
2 hr one way
Advanced: Tramping track
Seasonal restrictions The entrance gate to Catchpool valley is open summer 6 am–8 pm; winter 6 am–6 pm.
Dog access Dogs on a leash only
South of Wainuiomata follow the Coast Rd for 10 km to the main Rimutaka Forest Park entrance. Drive 2.5 km to the top carpark.
This is a 45 minute drive from Wellington city.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1760876, N5420387
Latitude: -41.35195763, Longitude: 174.9230983
24 hr emergency phone located at the education centre.
Fires not permitted at any time.
Rimutaka Forest Park Run
Hardcore group goes running in the Rimutaka Forest Park, Wainuiomata, on Saturday 23 Jan 2016. This is a short clip of parts of the run.
Rimutaka Forest Park
The start of a little walk along and around the Orongorongo Track.
Rimutaka Forest Park
School holiday day trip into the Orongorongo Valley...
Wellington Goat Shooting
Quick goat hunt. Four Shots, Three kills and plenty of stew meat! First time scoping for Sam also! Apologies for the clarity. Taken on GoPro but had rain on the lense
Wellington New Zealand Hunting GBE3 2017
The goat boys are back in the bush, hunkered down on a wet weekend in our new headquarters. Sadly didn't come home with any meat but had a great time nonetheless. God bless
Rimutaka Incline Snow July 2011.mov
An afternoon in the snow - mid July 2011 - Wellington - Rimutaka incline road
Rimutaka Cycle Trail - Wellington, New Zealand
The Rimutaka Cycle Trail is a great way to explore the landscapes and history of the Wellington region. Cyclist get to know the wild side of Wellington and the Wairarapa on this ride around the Rimutaka Ranges and Pacific Ocean coast.
Learn more:
Orongorongo Tramp
Orongorongo 3 Day Tramp.
featuring;
Jack Healy
Mathew Dalziel
Euan McLaren
Ben Grenfell
Music:
Ocean Alley- Yellow Mello
made by;
Euan McLaren
Orongorongo Adventure ride 12 April 2009
Rough video of a motorcycle adventure ride I was on in New Zealand on the 12 April 2009
Orongorongo Tramp
24 go mad in the Orongorongos
RIMUTAKA FOREST PARK GUIDE - Two Minute Travel Domestic Edition
Looking for something fun to do in the Wellington region? Check out the Rimutaka Forest Park, about 14km out of Wainuiomata. Feat. Kathryn's special hat!
Want more?
❖ Equipment ❖
Panasonic Lumix GF7
Lumix G Vario 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
Sony FDR-X3000 Action Cam
Sony VCT-STG1 Shooting Grip
Waterfall Hunt, Wellington
As the search for Wellingtons Waterfalls continue, four more have joined the Done and Dusted List this week -
Botanic Gardens Waterfall, Wellington
Broadwalk Falls, Belmont Regional Park, Lower Hutt
Korokoro Dam, Belmont Regional Park, Lower Hutt
Jock Atkins Falls, Akatarawa Valley, Upper Hutt
With only two more to complete the full list of seven, I've left the longest walks for last - Birchville Dam and Dry Creek - but that's for another video ;)
Hunting Goats Rimutaka #2
A Short Film Of Our Recent Goat Hunting Trip
First time mountain-biking. Wetland Loop, Wainuiomata Trail Park, Wellington, New Zealand
First time out with the mountain bikes at Wainuiomata Trail Project Bike Park, Wellington. Fun ride on the easy trails (Wetland Loop trail).
New Zealand Drive to Catchpool Valley
Drive from Wainuiomata to Catchpool Valley
Rimutaka Rail Trail - Wellington Family Bike Rides
On Good Friday 2018 the family went to the Rimutaka Rail Trail, North of Upper Hutt, Wellington and we rode our bikes to the summit, through the long tunnel and then back again. Lovely Autumn day, and a beautiful bike ride. Unfortunately a couple of incidents as you will see