10 October 2026
Partly cloudy with the chance of a shower. Light winds.
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1 / 5Catchpool Valley & Ōrongorongo Valley
Five Mile Loop Track
This easy track passes through superb groves of mature hard beech in the lower reaches of Graces Stream.
Distance
3.8 km
Walking time
1 hr 30 min
Difficulty
Easy
Dogs
On-lead only
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Alerts and track conditions
Graces Stream Campsite permanently closed
Graces Stream Campsite permanently closed
Weather outlook
Wellington forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 4:55 pm
11 October 2026
Showers, clearing to fine spells early afternoon, then clouding over towards evening with drizzle on the ranges. Northerlies.
12 October 2026
Mainly fine, isolated showers at night. Northerlies.
13 October 2026
Occasional rain. Northwesterlies.
14 October 2026
Rain becoming persistent in the morning. Northwesterlies.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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Five Mile Loop Track on the map
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About Five Mile Loop Track
Time required : 1 hour 30 mins The track climbs through an old burn, now covered in second growth forest with profuse rimu regeneration, to Clay Forks at the junction with Clay Ridge Track and Middle Ridge Track. As the track descends into the Catchpool Valley there are good views of the distant Remutaka Range and the forest canopy of the valley.
Essential information for Five Mile Loop Track
The gate to Catchpool valley is open during summer daylight savings 6 am – 8 pm. In winter 6 am – 6 pm. If the water is flowing over the ford on the road, park before the ford and use the Nga Taonga Nature Walk to reach the car park. From the car park go to the downhill side, across the lawn and across the footbridge to the start of the track.
Huts and campsites
Graces Stream campsite Catchpool Valley campsite
Getting there for Five Mile Loop Track
Catchpool valley is 12 km south of Wainuiomata. Follow the Coast Road for 10 km to the Remutaka Forest Park entrance, then follow the Catchpool valley road for 2 km to the car park and information area. Use this location in Google Maps to find your way there.
Helpful resources
We encourage you to continue gaining the skills and knowledge required for a safe trip. The NZ Mountain Safety Council has lots of free resources and information you can use. These can be accessed via www.mountainsafety.org.nz . We recommend trying these online learning tools: Trip Planning Tramping / field Skills Basic Navigation River Safety Additionally, check out the range of helpful videos available from the NZ Mountain Safety Council YouTube channel .
Dog access for Five Mile Loop Track
Dogs on a leash only.
Before you walk Five Mile Loop Track
Track information, access and weather can change. Confirm current alerts and land-manager information close to departure, tell someone your plans, and carry equipment appropriate for the route and conditions.