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

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

Walking time

1 hr 30 min

Length

2.7km

Uses

Walking/Running, Tramping/Hiking, Mountain Biking

Type

Double track

Walking difficulty

Intermediate: Easier tramping track

Profile

251m climb

213m highest point

Dogs

No

About the trail

Take a stroll through grassy farmland and up to the Battle Hill summit and be rewarded with great views across Pāuatahanui.

Follow the signs detailing the historic 1848 battle between Ngāti Toa Māori and early colonial forces. Further along the trail you’ll see important historical sites and meet grazing sheep and cattle. Complete the loop by returning through the bush reserve.

A flock of sheep on a grassy hill.
The commemorative rock on Battle Hill Summit Loop, a hiking trail on Battle Hill Farm in Wellington, New Zealand. The stone carved by Rangi Kipa, a Māori sculptor, carver, illustrator and tā moko artist.

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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.

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

Restoration Trail

Battle Hill Farm Forest ParkEnjoy a short leisurely bike ride or stroll through farmland, wetlands, and an old airstrip.

The trail around Pencarrow Lakes and Eastbourne Lighthouse. Green hills meet with the blue ocean and lakes, and the white lighthouse is in the distance.

Lighthouse Track

East Harbour Regional ParkA steep narrow track up to the old Pencarrow Lighthouse.

The Doctor trail in Ngā Ara o Rangituhi. The gravel and clay trail winds through bush with pine needles covering the ground.

The Doctor

Ngā Ara o RangituhiExplore exotic native forest and open landscapes on this quick and easy one-hour trail.

A section of the Rough Justice mountain bike track on Ngā Ara o Rangituhi, in Porirua.

Rough Justice

Ngā Ara o RangituhiA bumpy mountain biking trail that lives up to its name.

A section of dirt road on the Farm Road in Ngā Ara o Rangituhi, Porirua.

Farm Road

Ngā Ara o RangituhiA moderate climb to the Rangituhi lookout that connects to popular trails within Ngā Ara o Rangituhi.

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.

The clay track of G-Drop in Tunnel Gully, Upper Hutt on a rainy day.

G-Drop

Tunnel GullyFly through the Pakuratahi Forest pines on this fast downhill course.

A birdseye view of three cyclists riding along Te Onepoto Loop Track in Whitireia Park along the coast in Porirua, New Zealand.

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.