Wellington Regional Trails
A small stream cuts through green grass and trees on the Restoration trail at Battle Hill Farm.

Enjoy a short leisurely bike ride or stroll through farmland, wetlands, and an old airstrip.

Walking time

1 hr

Length

2km

Uses

Walking/Running, Tramping/Hiking, Mountain Biking

Type

Single track

Walking difficulty

Intermediate: Easier tramping track

Mountain Bike Grade

Intermediate: Grade 3

Profile

200m climb

106m highest point

Dogs

No
A small wooden bridge goes over a swamp and leads into trees on the Restoration Trail, at Battle Hill Farm.

About the trail

The Restoration Trail is an easy one-hour walk or ride that will take you through various terrains.

Start by following the farm road through the airstrip, between native wetlands and deer paddocks. Walk up to Gas Line Ridge and take in the scale of the Transmission Gully motorway.

The trail heads south along the top of the ridge beside the deer fence. From there, head right through the horse gate and you’ll drop back down to the airstrip.

Once you’re at the airstrip you can walk south along the stream to see Saint Bernard’s College’s educational woodlot planting. Walkers are allowed to cross the airstrip paddock. On the way back to the car park, use the gate at the southern end to visit the streamside planting area.

A grassy hill and dense treeline under a blue sky with fluffy white clouds at Battle Hill Farm in Porirua New Zealand.
  • Access the trail from The Dell (the circular horse training circuit) at Battle Hill Farm Forest Park
  • There are regular bus and train services to Porirua and the surrounding areas. Bus and train timetables are available from the Metlink.

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A mountain biker sits at the end of a hill ridge on the Puketiro Loop track looking out towards the Pāuatahanui Inlet.

Puketiro Loop

Battle Hill Farm Forest ParkClimb through dense pine plantations and take in views over Pāuatahanui on this intermediate trail suitable for walkers, bikers, and horse riders.

Rolling grassy hills with groups of trees scattered throughout under a blue sky with big white fluffy clouds.

Battle Hill Summit Loop

Battle Hill Farm Forest ParkClimb to the summit of Battle Hill for great views over the Horokiwi Valley and towards Pāuatahanui Inlet.

A walking path through the bushes at Te Ara Utiwai in Rangituhi in Porirua, New Zealand.

Te Ara Utiwai

Ngā Ara o RangituhiThe Te Ara Utiwai trail in Porirua is a gentle climb to Te Titiro o Rangituhi (Rangituhi lookout) through native bush.

Two people walking along Te Onepoto trail in Porirua. Walkng canes are assisting both. The harbour and hills of Porirua are in the background.

Te Onepoto Loop Track

An easy trail loop in Whitireia Park. Walk or ride through the active restoration area for great views out over Onehunga Bay.

Three people standing on top of Birchville Dam. Green trees and bushes surround them.

Cannon Point Walkway

Zigzag through the hills north of Upper Hutt to the historic Birchville Dam.

Two people walk along Bus Barn Track in East Harbour Regional Park during golden hour.

Bus Barn Track

East Harbour Regional ParkAn easy trail through mature beech forest and stunning kahikatea trees.

The people walk along a wide gravel path passing the entrance sign to East Harbour Regional Park.

Kererū Track

East Harbour Regional ParkSee native kererū and orchids while enjoying views over Wellington from the hills above Days Bay.

Powell Hut in Tararua Forest Park in the Wairarapa region. It’s a small house with dark green siding, and a red roof with two people standing on the exterior wooden deck.

Holdsworth roadend to Powell Hut/Mount Holdsworth

Spend the night at Powell Hut or continue on to the Mount Holdsworth summit on this one or two-day adventure in the Tararua Range.

The view of mountain ranges from a wooden deck.

Mount Holdsworth Jumbo Circuit

The multi-day circuit around Mount Holdsworth gives you the opportunity to explore the tops of the Tararua Range. Enjoy 360-degree views of the Wairarapa region and Wellington.

Two people walking along a swing bridge between two hillsides on the Escarpment track above the Kāpiti Coast.

Escarpment Track

Take in spectacular views of Kapiti Island from high above the Kāpiti Coastline.