Ara Tawa aka Tawa Valley Pathway Mountain Bike Trail
Status
OPEN
Difficulty
Easiest
Distance
2.5m
Elevation
6m
-8m
Rating
Description
Ara Tawa, the pathway of Tawa and Porirua.Wellington City Council and the Tawa Valley Pathway Walkway Committee (a local community group) worked together to build a shared walkway and cycle route. The route follows the rail corridor and provides a new shared pathway from Willowbank Park to Kenepuru Railway Station.The shared path provides a safer cycling route and encourage more people to get about on foot or by bike. The 5km walkway links to nearby streets, the shopping centre and other key spots like railway stations, schools, recreational areas and parks.The Council worked closely with the local community on this project.
Weather
Details
Condition
Ideal
Dogs
Allowed
Physical rating
Easy
Grade
-0.1% avg, -2.8% max
Altitude range
13m to 19m
Region
Porirua EastLast updated
26 Mar 2026
Links
No links, yet!
Trail features
Bridge
Frequently asked questions
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