A scenic, farm trail connecting many Whareroa Farm tracks with rewarding views over Kapiti Island and the coastline.
Trail Info
Length
6.1 km
Walking Length
3 hours
Difficulty
Medium
Profile
395 m highest point
Uses
Biking, Horse Riding, Running, Walking
Shared With Bikes
Lookout
Shared With Horses
About the trail
Campbell Mill’s road is a wide, easy 4WD track that connects Maungakotukutuku Road to Akatarawa Forest. It features stunning views of Kāpiti Coast, Kapiti Island, Whareroa Farm and Queen Elizabeth Park.
It is a key connector route between the top of the Five Ways Track, the Horse Track, and Catchment View Track in Whareroa Farm. From here, you can also venture further into the nearby Akatarawa Forest Park.
Getting there and know before you go
- By car, exit State Highway 1 at Mackay’s Crossing just north of Paekākāriki. Head north along Emerald Glen then Waterfall Road (unsealed road for 1km) to Valley Road, then turn up Maungakotukutuku Road.
- There is a small car park at the trailhead, at the base of the hill and a stile to access the start of the trail.
- You can also access this trail from others in Whareroa Farm Reserve including the Five Ways Track or Horse Track.
- Toilets are available at the Whareroa Farm car park and at the top of Farm Race Track.
- This reserve is a working farm, and some trails cross through paddocks with livestock. Be respectful, close gates behind you, and don’t bring dogs.
- Logging trucks may use Campbell’s Mill Road so beware of machinery.