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

A bumpy mountain biking trail that lives up to its name.

Walking time
10 min
Length
650m
Uses
Mountain Biking, Walking/Running
Type
Ex-farm track
Mountain Bike Grade
Intermediate: Grade 3
Profile

244m highest point

Dogs
No

About the trail

Rough Justice is a bumpy trail that provides a quick connection to other trails within Ngā Ara o Rangituhi. The rutted terrain was once farmland so take extra care on these sections. 

This shared-use trail links downhill mountain bikers from the end of Chimney Sweep to Farm Road. 

Getting there

  • Start at the Raiha Street entrance to Ngā Ara o Rangituhi. Head along Farm Road for 2km until you reach the start of Rough Justice.
  • Alternatively, start high and ride down Farm Road from the top of Te Ara Utiwai and then via Chimney Sweep until you reach Rough Justice.
  • There are regular bus and train services to Porirua and the surrounding area. Timetables are available from Metlink.

Know before you go

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

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Two people sit on a bench at Rangitoto Lookout.

Te Ara Utiwai

Ngā Ara o RangituhiTe Ara Utiwai trail is a gentle climb to the Rangituhi lookout through native bush. It's an easy walk or a Grade 3 uphill mountain bike trail.

An adult walks with a child riding a tricycle along a nature trail.

Spicer Link

Ngā Ara o RangituhiSpicer Link is an easy walking and mountain biking trail in Porirua. It's family friendly and one of the most popular trails in Ngā Ara o Rangituhi.

Two people sit on the bench at the Rangituhi Lookout.

Rangituhi / Colonial Knob Walkway

Ngā Ara o RangituhiRangituhi/Colonial Knob is a steep climb to the Rangituhi Lookout with views over Porirua and beyond.

A section of the Chimney Sweep trail in Ngā Ara o Rangituhi. For mountain bikers only, the dirt track winds down a grassy hill overlooking Porirua.

Chimney Sweep

Ngā Ara o RangituhiChimney Sweep is a fun flowing trail for intermediate riders. The track is a downhill ride via a chimney jump, rock garden feature and a few tight corners.

Dirt pathway surrounded by green tress and moss.

Tumeke

Ngā Ara o RangituhiA downhill mountain bike ride in Porirua with options for upping the ante.

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 The Doctor, a quick and easy one-hour trail near Spicer Botanical Park.

Two people walk up a hill on Farm Road to Rangituhi Summit.

Farm Road

Ngā Ara o RangituhiFarm Road is a moderate climb to the Rangituhi summit in Porirua, connecting to popular trails in Ngā Ara o Rangituhi.

A person walks away from the camera down a grassy hill on the Seven Pines track in Ngā Ara o Rangituhi. In the background are Porirua and Pāuatahanui Inlet.

Seven Pines

Ngā Ara o RangituhiSeven Pines is a trail that winds its way through Ngā Ara o Rangituhi for views over Porirua and beyond.

The Te Ara Tai Tonga trail at Ngā Ara o Rangituhi.

Te Ara Tai Tonga

Ngā Ara o RangituhiTe Ara Tai Tonga is an easy ride or walk in Porirua from Spicer Botanical Park to Spicer Forest Road.

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

Crash Palace

Ngā Ara o RangituhiCrash Palace is a rutted trail full of tight turns and corners. This mountain bike track in Ngā Ara o Rangituhi is for expert riders only.