Wellington Regional Trails
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.

A trail that winds its way through Colonial Knob and Porirua Scenic Reserves.

Walking time
1 hr 45 min one way
Length
1.9km
Uses
Walking/Running
Type
Single track
Walking difficulty
Intermediate: Easier tramping track
Profile

350m climb

-350m descent

461m highest point

About the trail

Seven Pines journeys through lush regenerating native bush in the Tawa-Porirua Basin, up to the top of Rangituhi/Colonial Knob. 

Weave your way through Ngā Ara o Rangituhi before emerging on the hilltop with views across the region. The trail is steep and undulating so be prepared for a tough climb.

A person walks toward the camera up a grassy hill on the Seven Pines track in Ngā Ara o Rangituhi.

Getting there

  • The trail starts from Spicer Botanical Park in Porirua.
  • 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.

A person reading a wooden sign on the Seven Pines track in Ngā Ara o Rangituhi.

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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.

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

Rough Justice

Ngā Ara o RangituhiRough Justice is a walking and mountain biking trail in Ngā Ara o Rangituhi that lives up to its name.

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.

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.