Walk
Rimutaka Rail Trail
Featherston, Wellington
Walk or ride the old railway incline over the Remutaka range, with tunnels and old bridges.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 4 hours
The route follows the famous Fell Incline, where trains were hauled over the mountain on a special rail system. The track is mostly gentle, with a few exposed sections. It runs between Cross Creek near Featherston and the Kaitoke side.
Good to know
- Take torches for the tunnels
- Check the track status on the DOC site before you go
- Allow most of a day for the whole route
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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