Sledge

Wainuiomata, Wellington, New Zealand

A combination of regenerating wetland and classic New Zealand bush.

Intermediate

Bike and Foot

This track starts at the end of Gums Loop. After crossing a wetland area, the track heads up the Sledge Creek valley – take the left hand branch to travel clockwise around the loop.

Passing through dense native bush, the track gently climbs up the valley, following the creek for about 0.5km. It then turns more sharply up hill for 0.2km, before descending to meet itself near the boundary of the wetland and the bush.

About 0.2km from the start, there is a “Swimming Hole” sign pointing towards the river.

Wander up Gums Loop to an open field, where the dam construction workers’ houses used to be.

There is a short alternative path around the southern side of the wetland, rejoining the main track just before it heads into the bush.

Much of the Wainuiomata waterworks catchment area is closed to the public – the Recreation Area is the main exception.

Once in the bush section of the track, typical examples of native flora are described by small information signs.

1.48km

Single track

1 Sep 2008 by Ian

Ian