Cycling Tracks in Wellington

Cycleways, mountain bike trails and pump tracks around Wellington, with distances and grades.

Wellington has a growing network of cycling routes ranging from flat riverside paths to demanding off-road mountain bike trails. The Hutt River Trail is the most popular flat route, linking Lower Hutt to the harbour foreshore. Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park in the Karori hills offers dedicated off-road tracks for all ability levels, while the South Coast Cycleway and the Pencarrow Coast provide more exposed riding with harbour and sea views.

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Mountain Bike Parks & Trail NetworksAkatarawa ForestWilderness Tracks and MTB TrailsPrepare for an unforgettable adventure in Akatarawa Forest, where stunning landscapes and thrill-seekers alike.

Road Cycling Routes & ClimbsAkatarawa Road LoopWellington Road Cycling Route4-6 hrRide the ~100 km Akatarawa Road Loop through Tararua foothills, with 1,421 m elevation and quieter traffic since Transmission Gully opened.

Wellington City & HarbourAra Tawa Tawa Valley PathwayUrban Trail Near WellingtonAra Tawa offers a flat 5 km shared path through Tawa suburb, connecting to the Porirua Walkway with native plantings and easy access by train.

Wellington City & HarbourAro Valley CyclewayUphill Bike Lane to the CBDSeparated bike route along Aro Street and Raroa Road connecting western suburbs to central Wellington as part of the Paneke Pōneke network.

Mountain Bike Parks & Trail NetworksBattle Hill Farm Forest ParkWalking, History & Family FunToiletsNo dogsBattle Hill Farm Forest Park offers free day access, walking tracks, a playground, camping and historic sites near Pauatahanui, Porirua.

Mountain Bike Parks & Trail NetworksBelmont Regional ParkWalking, Mountain Biking and ViewsToiletsBelmont Regional Park is a 3,500-hectare reserve spanning the hill country between Porirua and the Hutt Valley in the Wellington region.

Wellington City & HarbourBrooklyn Road Uphill CyclewaySeparated Lane to BrooklynModerateSeparated uphill bike and e-scooter lane on Brooklyn Road, Wellington, approved as a permanent cycleway in 2023. Route, access and connections.

Hutt Valley & Remutaka TrailsEast Harbour Regional ParkTracks, Walks & ActivitiesDogs on leashEast Harbour Regional Park covers the bush-clad hills between Eastbourne and Wainuiomata on the eastern side of Wellington Harbour.

Wellington City & HarbourEvans Bay Parade CyclewayScenic Harbour Ride in WellingtonEasyRide the flat Evans Bay Parade Cycleway along Wellington Harbour from Oriental Bay to Miramar, part of Tahitai and the Great Harbour Way.

Hutt Valley & Remutaka TrailsHutt River Trail29km Family-Friendly Ride Along Te Awa KairangiDogs on leash2-4 hr one wayEasyThe Hutt River Trail is a 29 km shared path that follows Te Awa Kairangi / Hutt River from Hikoikoi Reserve in Petone to Te Marua in Upper Hutt.

Wellington City & HarbourHutt Road CyclewayCommuter Route to Lower HuttEasyRide the upgraded Hutt Road Cycleway from Bunny Street to Ngauranga and connect to the full Te Ara Tupua path to Lower Hutt, opened May 2026.

BMX & Pump TracksHutt Valley Thunderbolts BMX TrackUpper Hutt Club and FacilitiesHutt Valley Thunderbolts BMX track at McLeod Park offers racing since 1982, Tuesday club days September, May, and casual riding.

Wellington City & HarbourIsland Bay CyclewayCoastal Ride on The ParadeEasyRide the 1.7 km Island Bay Cycleway along The Parade with buffers, beach access, and links to south coast tracks in Wellington.

Hutt Valley & Remutaka TrailsKaitoke Regional ParkSwimming, Camping & Rivendell WalkToiletsBBQ45 minTake a refreshing dip in the Pakuratahi River surrounded by stunning forests, but don't forget to check the water quality first!

BMX & Pump TracksKāpiti BMX Club Track at Te Ātiawa ParkParaparaumu GuideKāpiti BMX Club track at Te Ātiawa Park offers training and racing for all ages on the Kāpiti Coast, 45 minutes north of Wellington.

Mountain Bike Parks & Trail NetworksMākara Peak Mountain Bike Park45km+ of Trails in WellingtonHardMākara Peak Mountain Bike Park above Karori, Wellington, has over 45km of free singletrack in native bush, graded green to double black, and a 72m bridge.

Mountain Bike Parks & Trail NetworksMt Victoria Mountain Bike ParkTrails and Cycling in WellingtonDogs on leashHardMt Victoria Mountain Bike Park occupies the forested slopes of Matairangi above Wellington's eastern bays and forms part of the Town Belt reserve.

Road Cycling Routes & ClimbsOhariu Valley RoadQuiet Rural Cycling Escape Near WellingtonOhariu Valley Road offers cyclists a peaceful rural ride through rolling farmland and native bush gullies west of Wellington's northern suburbs.

Wellington City & HarbourOriental Bay Shared PathWellington Harbour-Edge CyclewayToiletsEasyRide the scenic 1.5 km Oriental Bay Shared Path along Wellington's harbour edge, part of the Tahitai route with separated cycle and pedestrian lanes.

Road Cycling Routes & ClimbsPaekākāriki Hill RoadHistoric Wellington Cycling Climb with Kāpiti ViewsPaekakariki Hill Road is a historic sealed road climb north of Wellington that offers cyclists a challenging ascent.

Hutt Valley & Remutaka TrailsPākuratahi ForestWalks, Biking and Historic TrailsToiletsPākuratahi Forest covers 8,000 hectares of native and exotic forest in the hills between Upper Hutt and the Wairarapa.

Hutt Valley & Remutaka TrailsPencarrow Coast RoadEasy Coastal Cycle to Historic Lighthouse1.5 hr returnEasyCycle or walk the 7 km Pencarrow Coast Road in East Harbour Regional Park to New Zealand's first lighthouse and Lake Kohangatera.

Porirua & Kāpiti Shared PathsQueen Elizabeth ParkDunes, Trails, Trams & HistoryDogs on leashQueen Elizabeth Park stretches along the Kāpiti Coast between Paekākāriki and Raumati South, covering approximately 638 hectares of coastal dunes.

Mountain Bike Parks & Trail NetworksRangituhi Colonial Knob TrailsPorirua Mountain Biking NetworkHardRangituhi / Colonial Knob above Porirua: about 19 km of easy to difficult mountain bike trails through native bush and farmland, with harbour views.

Hutt Valley & Remutaka TrailsRemutaka Cycle Trail122km Great Ride from Petone to Wairarapa CoastRide the 122 km Remutaka Cycle Trail from Petone Wharf over the historic incline to the Wairarapa coast. Great Ride details, sections and history.

Hutt Valley & Remutaka TrailsRemutaka Rail TrailHistoric Railway Walk and Ride Over the Remutaka RangeToiletsDogs on leash4.5 hrEasy to moderateRemutaka Rail Trail: an easy 18 km DOC walk or ride over the Remutaka Incline with tunnels and campsites. Access, dogs and DOC status.

Mountain Bike Parks & Trail NetworksSkyline WalkwayRidge Walk with Harbour ViewsDogs on leash5-6 hrModerateThe Skyline Walkway is an 18km ridge track along Wellington's Outer Green Belt from Churton Park to Makara Saddle, with harbour views. Walk it in stages.

Road Cycling Routes & ClimbsSouth Coast LoopCycling the Wild Southern CoastEasy to moderateWellington's south coast offers a very different cycling experience to the sheltered harbour bays, exposed to Cook Strait swells and southerly winds.

Mountain Bike Parks & Trail NetworksSouthern Walkway10.6km Town Belt TraverseToiletsDogs on leash4-5 hr one wayModerateWalk the 10.6km Southern Walkway from Oriental Bay to Island Bay along Wellington's Town Belt with harbour and coastal views.

Porirua & Kāpiti Shared PathsTaupō Swamp PlimmertonWellington Wetland Walk & WildlifeDogs on leashTaupō Swamp between Plimmerton and Pukerua Bay, 20 km north of Wellington: a protected flax wetland with a flat walkway and cycleway and native birdlife.

Mountain Bike Parks & Trail NetworksTe Ahumairangi HillTown Belt Walks and ViewsToiletsDogs on leashTe Ahumairangi Hill, formerly known as Tinakori Hill, forms the northwestern end of Wellington's Town Belt and rises above the suburbs of Thorndon.

Wellington City & HarbourThorndon Quay CyclewaySeparated Northern Route into Wellington CBDEasySeparated cycleway on Thorndon Quay linking Hutt Road to the waterfront, opened July 2025 for commuting into central Wellington.

Mountain Bike Parks & Trail NetworksUpper Hutt Skatepark at Maidstone ParkFeatures and AccessUpper Hutt Skatepark at Maidstone Park offers a state-of-the-art facility upgraded in 2021, with bowl, pump track and family amenities in Upper Hutt.

Mountain Bike Parks & Trail NetworksWaimapihi Reserve TrailsMountain Biking Near Wellington CBDDogs on leash45 minHardWaimapihi Reserve, formerly Polhill, has intermediate to expert mountain bike singletrack through native bush above Aro Valley, close to Wellington CBD.

BMX & Pump TracksWainuiomata BMX TrackClub Racing at Hugh Sinclair ParkWainuiomata BMX Track at Hugh Sinclair Park offers Saturday club racing from 3pm and Wednesday training. Operated by Wainuiomata BMX Club in Lower Hutt.

Road Cycling Routes & ClimbsWainuiomata Hill RoadCycle the Te Hikoi Ararewa Shared PathCycle the 1.7 km Te Hikoi Ararewa shared path over Wainuiomata Hill with 90 m elevation gain and harbour views as part of the Heartland Ride network.

Hutt Valley & Remutaka TrailsWainuiomata Regional ParkWalks, Biking and Swimming Near WellingtonToiletsWainuiomata Regional Park offers native forest walks, mountain biking and river swimming near Wellington with free access and a water history museum.

Hutt Valley & Remutaka TrailsWainuiomata Trail ProjectMountain Biking in Lower Hutt HillsToiletsHardThe Wainuiomata Trail Project is a volunteer-built mountain bike park in the hills above Lower Hutt.

BMX & Pump TracksWellington BMX Track at Ian Galloway ParkCapital BMXToiletsWellington BMX Track at Ian Galloway Park is a 400m UCI-level track run by Capital BMX, with Sunday racing, Have-A-Go sessions and bike hire.

Wellington City & HarbourWellington Waterfront Shared PathEasy Harbour Cycling and WalkingToiletsPlaygroundEasyCycle or walk the flat, scenic Wellington Waterfront Shared Path from the CBD to Oriental Bay, part of the completed Te Ara Tupua route.

Mountain Bike Parks & Trail NetworksWrights Hill ReserveWWII Fortress and Bush WalksDogs on leashFind Wrights Hill Reserve in Wellington: WWII fortress, bush walks, summit views and the Fortress Loop Track.