Wellington Regional Trails
A scenic view from the Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park toward the South Island with twelve wind turbines standing along a mountain range and blue skies above.

This advanced trail makes for an exhilarating ride through remote parts of Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park.

Length
7.1km
Uses
Mountain Biking
Type
Single track
Mountain Bike Grade
Advanced: Grade 4
Profile

478m climb

-335m descent

403m highest point

Dogs
Yes (on lead)
A large informational plaque at Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park with a directional signpost centred behind it and a mountain range in the background.

About the trail

This grade 4 route traverses nine trails and climbs to an elevation of 478m. Taking in Missing Link, the top of Leaping Lizard and Nikau Valley, it includes some of the more remote trails in the park.

This mountain bike-only route can be used in one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating.

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The Lizard Loop track at Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park located in the Wellington Region.

Lizard Loop

Mākara Peak Mountain Bike ParkLizard Loop is a grade 3 intermediate loop in Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park. It’s great for riders looking for some variety, or to extend their normal ride.

The Mid Peak Loop, a popular 8km intermediate route traversing eight different trails in the Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park.

Mid Peak Loop

Mākara Peak Mountain Bike ParkMid Peak Loop is a popular 8km grade 3 intermediate route through native bush, traversing eight different trails in the Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park.

The Fern Loop, a short loop in the lower part of Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park.

Fern Loop

Mākara Peak Mountain Bike ParkFern Loop is a short ride in Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park. Great for beginners, it includes two of the easiest tracks in the park — Koru and LazyFern.

A curved, leaf-covered, wooden path through the forest at Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park in the Greater Wellington Region.

Kids and Beginners Loop

Mākara Peak Mountain Bike ParkKids and Beginners Loop is a flat and easy mountain biking track on Mākara Peak. This Grade 2 trail is ideal for kids or beginner mountain bikers.

A vast landscape with tall dry grass in the foreground, rolling hills, houses along the coastline and a mountain range across the water.

Tip Track

Waimapihi Reserve, Brooklyn Turbine and Te Kopahou ReserveTip Track in Te Kopahou Reserve is a short steep route with stunning views of Wellington and the South Island. The trail starts next to the Southern Landfill.

The view over the Wellington Harbour and city from Mount Kaukau/ Tarikākā on the Skyline Walkway.

Skyline Walkway

Skyline Walkway trails from Mākara Saddle to the summit of Mount Kaukau ending in Johnsonville with views of the Wellington City and Harbour.

The Jail Brake track at Centennial Reserve in Miramar.

Jail Brake

Centennial ReserveZoom down Jail Brake, a mountain bike trail in Centennial Reserve, and enjoy a challenging track with jumps, drops, and a rollercoaster.

Two riders on motorbikes passing through a stream on the Karapoti Challenge course

Karapoti Classic Course

Home to the Karapoti Classic, a gruelling 50km adventure trail in the Akatarawa Forest. For advanced mountain bikers only.

At the top of Mākara Walkway looking south, you can see the coastline with windmills dotting the hills. The top of the South Island an be seen in the distance.

Mākara Walkway

Mākara Walkway is a challenging trail high above Mākara Beach. The trail starts near Karori and goes past sea cliffs and WW2 gun emplacements.

The rocky coastline, blue water, and mountains are at Red Rocks Coastal Walkway.

Red Rocks Track on Wellington's south coast

Waimapihi Reserve, Brooklyn Turbine and Te Kopahou ReserveWellington's Red Rocks Track follows the ridgeline on the south coast. Enjoy views of the Cook Strait before walking down to the coastline to see fur seals and marine life.