10 October 2026
Partly cloudy with the chance of a shower. Light winds.
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1 / 15Hutt Valley
Swing Bridge Track
Cross an exhilarating swing bridge and take in stunning views of the Hutt River gorge.
Distance
1.71 km
Walking time
1 hr return
Difficulty
Easiest
Dogs
On-lead only
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Alerts and track conditions
No active alerts found. Conditions can still change, so check again before leaving.
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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About Swing Bridge Track
This short family-friendly track meanders through stunning ancient Rimu and Rātā forests and boasts great river views along the way. The track takes you across a swing bridge suspended high above the Hutt River, then winds its way downstream towards the river gorge. You'll then return via the Flume Bridge and a gravel road.
Getting there for Swing Bridge Track
The trail can be accessed from the Kai campground on Waterworks Road. Use this location in Google Maps to find your way there. There are regular bus and train services to Upper Hutt and the surrounding area. However you will need to drive to the Waterworks Road entrance.
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 Swing Bridge Track
Yes (on lead)
Before you walk Swing Bridge 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.