Wellington Regional Trails
Looking down Ngā Ara o Rangituhi mountain biking/walking trails.

Track closure

Due to storm damage and unsafe conditions, Crash Palace and several other Rangituhi tracks are closed until repairs are completed.

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Last updated: 2 July 2026

Expert riders can smash their way down this bumpy trail full of tight turns and corners.

Length
868m
Uses
Mountain Biking
Type
Single track
Mountain Bike Grade
Extreme: Grade 6
Profile

179m highest point

Dogs
No

About the trail

Crash Palace is an expert grade downhill trail on a natural surface that tests riders from start to finish.  Drop in with a bang (try rolling down slowly), then wind your way downhill through rutted corners and narrow turns. 

Further downhill, cross The Doctor then drop onto Boundary Road before rejoining Crash Palace.

Crash Palace trail is for mountain bikers only and is difficult in wet conditions.

The entrance to Crash Palace in Ngā Ara o Rangituhi.

Getting there 

  • You can access Crash Palace from Farm Road, about 1 kilometre from the Raiha Street entrance to Te Ara a Rangituhi (just above the Boundary Road intersection).
  • There are regular bus and train services to Porirua and the surrounding area. Timetables are available from Metlink.

Know before you go 

For tips and advice before heading out on Wellington’s trails check out our before you go section.

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