Signature walk2-Day / 2-Night Coastal Walk
The complete Whareama loop: river country, ridgelines, remote coast and a night at Wai Ngaio Retreat.
Wairarapa · New Zealand
Two days.
One wild coast.
Walk at your own pace across private farmland, river country and an isolated stretch of the Wairarapa coast — with welcoming places to stay waiting at the end of the day.
Find your Whareama experienceChoose how you want to walk
Find datesSelf-guided freedomWalk at your own pace
Private farmlandRoutes away from the crowds
Character staysCottages & coastal retreat
Local hospitalityHosted by Dick & Carmen
A slower kind of adventure
The coast feels different when you reach it on foot.
Whareama is a self-guided walking experience through working farms, rolling hill country, river valleys and an isolated Wairarapa coastline. The route is marked, your luggage is moved, and the day is yours.
Discover the full experience →RouteUp to 24 kmStyleSelf-guidedSettingPrivate farmlandSeasonOct–Apr
Choose your walk
One landscape, three ways to experience it.
Signature walk
Single dayRiver / Coast Walk
A flexible 7 km or 12 km route with one satisfying hill climb and a finish near the coast.
Single dayBush / Back Country Walk
A 10 km route through changing farm country, native bush, streams and broad inland views.
River countryA quieter part of the journey
The Whareama way
Independence, with the details taken care of.
This is not a guided tour and it is not a crowded trail. You get a clearly marked route, maps and directions, luggage transfers and genuine local support — then the freedom to walk the day your way.
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Travel on your terms
Walk with your own group and set your own pace.
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Arrive to comfort
Your accommodation and the practical details are ready for you.
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Hosted locally
Dick and Carmen are close by when you need them.
Meet your hosts
A warm welcome at the start and support along the way.
Dick and Carmen welcome walkers to Ica Station, help everyone get settled and provide the practical briefing before the walk. They are close by throughout the experience when you need local help or advice.
Whareama is designed to give you the freedom of a self-guided walk while still feeling personally hosted from arrival to finish.
See where you stay & eat →Stay & eat well
A good walk deserves a good landing.
Historic cottages, a relaxed coastal retreat and hearty food turn the route into a genuine two-night escape.
Dates you can join
Join a walk that is already going ahead.
These dates have walkers already booked and currently have spaces to join. They are not the full list of bookable dates — Whareama’s live calendar shows the wider season.
Prices & availabilityJoin existing walkersThese are not all bookable dates
Guest notes
“A very enjoyable varied walk. Great accommodation and friendly hosts.”
Whareama Coastal Walk guest
Plan with confidence
Everything you need before you lace up.
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Fitness & terrain
Distances, hill climbs, surfaces and what level of fitness to expect.
Read the guide →02Accommodation & food
See the cottages, retreat, fully catered option and practical inclusions.
See where you stay →03Frequently asked
Group size, weather, water, dietary needs and changing your plans.
Browse FAQs →Ready when you are