Queen Elizabeth Park - Te Ara o Whareroa

Te Ara o Whareroa is an easy 6km trail that traverses the dunelands of the Kāpiti Coast, just one hour’s drive from Wellington. The trail extends from Queen Elizabeth Park in Paraparaumu all the way through to Tilley Road in Paekākāriki.

This popular shared route is used by locals for recreational walking and biking and provides stunning ocean views along the way.

Getting there:

The trail starts from Queen Elizabeth Park in Raumati South and finishes at the end of Tilley Road in Paekākāriki. It can be joined from various locations along the way, including from Wellington Road, Whareroa Beach and Raumati Beach.

There are regular train services from Wellington to Kāpiti and the surrounding areas. Timetables are available from the Metlink website.