Station Drive

Pakuratahi Forest, Wellington, New Zealand

Forestry road that follows part of the old railway line.

Easy

Bike and Foot

This track was part of the old railway line from Wellington to the Wairarapa. Other parts of the line can be seen in the Tunnel Gully Recreation Area (especially in the Maymorn area) and, of course, in the Rimutaka Rail Trail which starts almost 2km to the east of this track's northern end.

The track itself is smooth, with a gentle grade, and large radius corners - as would be expected from an old railway line. In the middle is a short diversion across an old railway bridge, whereas the road goes around and rejoins 0.1km further along.

Follow this track from the Tunnel Gully Recreational Area to the intersection of Station Connection and Goat Rock. From there either take Station Connection to the State Highway 2 underpass and then into the Kaitoke Regional Park, or follow Goat Rock to join up with the Rimutaka Rail Trail.

Northern end is at the intersection of Station Connection and Goat Rock.

Southern end meets Plateau Road 0.5km from the upper car park (which is the start of the Mount Climie track).

As of 3 January 2009 the entrance has a notice that says: "Authorised access only. Logging trucks operating weekdays from 5 January 2009".

2.28km

Gravel road

4 Sep 2010 by ledzep

Ian