Best Mountain Bike Trails in Te Ara Kākāriki

Note: Te Ara Kākāriki is located in Raglan (Waikato region), not Wellington. The trail is Raglan's newest MTB destination at Wainui Reserve, featuring seven interconnected loops with grade 2 easy tracks perfect for families and challenging sections for advanced riders. The area combines ocean views with clay soil singletrack through pine forest, making it an accessible coastal trail option. For Wellington-based riding, Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park offers 40+ km of world-class trails just 20 minutes from downtown with routes ranging from beginner-friendly to steep technical downhills.