Greytown Trails Trust
Greytown Trails Trust has something for everyone
The Greytown Trails Trust has developed two trails for cycling, walking and running in Wairarapa: the Greytown Rail Trail and the Tauwharenikau Trail. To get up-to-date information about the state of the Trails and the exciting community events happening there, please check out our Facebook page.
From our Facebook page
Cyclists be aware – closures on the Remutaka TrailCross Creek Upgrade – Track closures ahead.
Our Remutaka Rail Trail section is about to be upgraded, with new barriers, widening, retaining walls, bridge works and drainage. The 2km section between Cross Creek Yards and Cross Creek Carpark will have intermittent closures during July, August and September while works are underway.
What you need to know:
➡️ The trail will often be CLOSED Monday to Friday and OPEN most weekends. When closed, there will be no access through this section, and no bypass available.
➡️ Work starts next week, with the FIRST TRACK CLOSURE from Monday 13 to Friday 17 July.
➡️ Regular trail updates will be posted here and on our website: www.wellingtonnz.com/visit/trails/remutaka-cycle-trail/remutaka-rail-trail-section
We appreciate your patience while these important improvements are completed.
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A great ride, should be part of the Great Rides
What a great ride: Through the Remutakas from Wairarapa to Wellington
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The latest Experience Wairarapa adventure takes us on two wheels over the Remutaka Incline from the historic Cross Creek Station to Wellington Railway Station.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Occasional News Items About the Trust
AGM 2026
Annual General Meeting
Club of the year
Activities on the Trail
Accessibility
Running
Walking
Cycling
Dogs
Geocaching
Videos from the trails
What to do while on the trails
There’s something to interest everyone on the trails from star gazing to finding native plants, insects and birds.
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Activities Nearby
Dog park
This is a fenced, off-leash dog park on the corner of Cotter and Pierce Streets. It is perfect for your dog to burn off some energy before a walk along the trail, where your dog must be on a lead.
Barr Brown Bush Reserve
The Barr Brown Bush Reserve in Underhill Road is conveniently on the path of the Tauwharenikau Trail in Featherston.
Proposed skatepark
A skatepark has been proposed at the Cotter Steet end of the trail. South Wairarapa District Council plans to start construction in late 2024.
Funding
Apart from a small amount of initial support for seeding the planning phase of the Tauwharenikau Trail, no ratepayer money has been involved in the construction of either trail.
Want to Help?
Upkeep of the Greytown Rail Trail and the off-road trail sections of the Tauwharenikau Trail is funded through sponsorship and donations and a lot of voluntary effort. The trust organises and manages the Greytown Country Market.
To give your support, please click on the donate button to contribute to the ongoing success of the Trail.
Thank you!
TrailBlazer Newsletter #
Every once in a whlie, the Trust publishes a newsletter to share all that’s happening on and around our trails. Friends of the Trail receive their copy immediately.
If you have a story you want to include in the next edition, you can submit it to the TrailBlazer team at: trailblazergtt@gmail.com
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