Mountain Bike Trails in Wellington/Kapiti

Arcus Loop Track

This is an easy loop track near Ōtaki. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.

Big Bend Track

The Big Bend Track follows the Ōrongorongo River and connects the Ōrongorongo Track with the Whakanui Track.

Burtton's Track

Burtton's Track (Scotts Road to Mangahao Road) lies between Palmerston North and Shannon. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.

Butcher Track

Butcher Track provides magnificent views of the Wellington harbour and surrounding areas.

Catchpool Loop Walk

Walk through a nikau grove and podocarp/broadleaf forest.

Cattle Ridge Track

This track gives outstanding views of the Remutaka Range and Ōrongorongo Valley.

Clay Ridge Track

Climb up to Mt McKerrow for a great view of Wellington harbour and the surrounding hills near the top.

Fenceline Walk

An easy walking track near Ōtaki. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.

Field Hut and Table Top

The day trip to Table Top is the classic climb to the tops of the western Tararua Range.

Five Mile Loop Track

This easy track passes through superb groves of mature hard beech in the lower reaches of Graces Stream.

Kapakapanui Track

The open summit of Kapakapanui is one of the best viewpoints in the Tararua Range.

Kapiti Island tracks and walks

Enjoy listening to and spotting birds on walks in two areas of Kapiti Island.

Kohekohe Walk

Kohekohe Walk in Hemi Matenga Memorial Park Scenic Reserve is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels.

Mākara Walkway

This loop walk climbs to vantage points with spectacular views – farmland, a beach and gun emplacements will keep kids interested.

Mangaone Walkway

Mangaone Walkway follows an old bush tramway in low hill country east of Waikanae. It was historically known as Reikorangi Track.

Matiu/Somes Island gun emplacements track

Walk to the top of Matiu/Somes Island, to see gun emplacements built during World War II and enjoy 360 degree views.

Matiu/Somes Island Loop Track

A loop track around Matiu/Somes Island offers 360 degree views of Wellington harbour - with native wildlife, remnants from the world wars, historic quarantine buildings, and a lighthouse, there is plenty to keep kids interested.

McKerrow Track

Get panoramic views of Wainuiomata and the Hutt Valley as you climb to the top of Mt McKerrow.

Middle Ridge Track

This walking track links up with two popular tracks within Catchpool Valley.

Mt Matthews

Fit trampers can climb the tallest peak in the Remutaka range (941m) and the nearest to Wellington.