Last Updated: 23rd Aug 2024
Mt Climie & Tane's Track
Submitted by Joe Benbow
Last Updated: 23rd Aug 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 19 ?
Gnarl Factor: 13 ?
14.0km
770m
770m
860m
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Last Updated: 23rd Aug 2024
Submitted by Joe Benbow
Last Updated: 23rd Aug 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 19 ?
Gnarl Factor: 13 ?
14.0km
770m
770m
860m
Urban fringe
Out and Back
Very hilly
Dog Friendly
Native bush
Plantation/exotic forest
Open ridges/tops
Farm Road / 4WD Track
Easy Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +11.8%
Average Downhill Gradient: -11.8%
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2:30
Slow
1:50
Moderate
1:20
Fast
This is a classic Wellington route, with maximum vert to test those quads!
Starting at the lower Tunnel Gully car park (toilets and information board here), enter the bush on Tane's Track, taking the right turn. This will lead you through a very short piece of single track up to the upper car park and picnic area. Head across here to the gate where you'll see the sign for Mount Climie.
Then just follow the track up, and up, and up... as you ascend, you'll notice the vegetation changing from regenerating forest at the bottom to red and silver beech further up, with some stunning moss-covered trees at the higher points.
At about the 5km mark you'll emerge at the first radio tower with spectacular views across the Hutt Valley. Further up you'll reach the north Climie trig. Continue on the track which descends a bit then rises up to the second tower and the south Climie trig (the highest point). You can go on a bit further to the radio tower where you'll get some great views over to Lake Wairarapa and the Featherston plains.
Descend the way you came up (probably a little more quickly). When you get to the fork signposted Maymorn to the left (you might not have noticed it coming up), keep right, otherwise you'll need to take a detour through the old railway tunnel (which is all good if you have a torch and are prepared). But assuming you're carrying on back the way you came up, keep right and descend back down to the gate at the top car park.
As soon as you're past the gate, turn sharp right and look for the Tane's track sign. Follow this which will take you on a lovely 2k single track through native bush, over boardwalks and past a cute waterfall. Keep following the green signs (at one point you'll cross the road) and it will bring you back to the initial T-junction where you started at the lower car park.
This trail includes the peak Climie.
Tunnel Gully was once the campsite for workers building the nearby Mangaroa Railway Tunnel, which was completed in 1877.
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Plenty of parking available at the start. If taking the bus, catch the 112 Te Marua bus from Upper Hutt Station to the turnaround area near the end of Plateau Road. Walk approximately 1km to reach Tunnel Gully. Alternatively, catch the train to Maymorn and walk or cycle 2km up the track and through the historic Mangaroa tunnel to Tunnel Gully.
15 km
19 minutes
Yes
No
Easy.
On the return, keep right at the Maymorn turn-off, unless you want to take the detour that way via the railway tunnel.
Patchy.
Thermal leggings, Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival bag, Cellphone
No water sources on the route so take what you need
The peak is obviously high up and very exposed. Take warm, wind-proof clothing as it will be much cooler at the top even if it is warm at the bottom.
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We had stunning views and the morning shade on most of the track was much appreciated. Great for dogs as they can be off leash if well controlled on the main track just on leash for Tane. Tane was beautiful and worth the extra few Kms to flush the legs after the downhill. Will be back!
March 9, 2024
Great vert to km ratio. Well sheltered until the first trig and then exposed to the weather. Good surface four wheel drive track up to the top with a pleasant and not very technical run through the bush on Tane's track. Very enjoyable...I will be back!
March 8, 2024
No doubt about it - the climb is character building! Awesome change of landscape as you climb and the views are worth it. Save something for Tane’s track once you descend.
May 8, 2021
Tane's Track is so pretty and weirdly enough I love the track up to Climie. Brilliant views on a good day but even on a bad day there's plenty of birdsong to keep you distracted from the climb. You may even get to see goats.
November 3, 2020
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