Remutaka Forest Park is a forest park in Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt, with a Google rating of 4.6. It is a large park managed by the Department of Conservation.
A forest park is best approached as a day in the bush, so it pays to know your route, how long it takes, and what the weather is doing, since conditions in the Remutaka ranges can change quickly. Waterproofs, sturdy shoes, water, food and a spare layer are sensible even on a short walk, and a charged phone and map help if you lose the track. Regulars know that tracks and stream crossings can be slippery or running high after heavy rain, and that it is wise to turn back rather than push on. Tell someone your plans, check track information from the Department of Conservation beforehand, and allow time to finish before dark. Stay on marked tracks, keep dogs under control where allowed, and take out everything you bring in.
For walkers in Wainuiomata and around Lower Hutt, Remutaka Forest Park is a well-rated place to get into the bush.