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Scenic trail developed with EAF support

Published 3 June 2014

A scenic walking and horse riding trail has been developed on Kapiti Coast's Whareroa Farm Reserve, north of Wellington, enhancing recreational opportunities in the area and providing a link from Queen Elizabeth Park to tracks in the Akatarawa Forest.

The Whareroa Guardians Community Trust received $2,862 from the Commission's Enhanced Access Fund to help develop the new 1.4km trail, dubbed the East Ridge Track. The trail provides a dedicated loop for horse riders and walkers, separating them from mountain bikers who have alternative tracks in the area.

Guardians Community Trust Secretary Ann Evans said the funding had paid for trail signage and marking. The Guardians Community Trust paid for tractor mowing and the Department of Conservation had lent a hand by upgrading their own signage in the area, she said.

“The new trail follows the ridgeline and provides great views over Paekakariki, the Kapiti Coast and across to the South Island. Most of it goes through old pasture and grassland; where there was gorse our volunteers have done a great job clearing it away.â€