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 RangituhiThe Te Ara Utiwai trail in Porirua is a gentle climb to Te Titiro o Rangituhi (Rangituhi lookout) through native bush.

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

Spicer Link

Ngā Ara o RangituhiOnly a few minutes from Porirua, an easy, family-friendly trail weaves through the bush.

Two people sit on the bench at the Rangituhi Lookout.

Rangituhi / Colonial Knob Walkway

Ngā Ara o RangituhiA steep climb to 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 RangituhiA sweeping downhill trail with a chimney jump and other fun features.

Dirt pathway surrounded by green tress and moss.

Tumeke

Ngā Ara o RangituhiA ‘tumeke’ downhill ride 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 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.

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

Farm Road

Ngā Ara o RangituhiClimb up to Rangituhi Summit for incredible views, or connect to other popular trails within Ngā Ara o Rangituhi.

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

Te Ara Tai Tonga

Ngā Ara o RangituhiAn easy walk or ride from Spicer Botanical Park to Spicer Forest Road.

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

Crash Palace

Ngā Ara o RangituhiExpert riders can smash their way down this bumpy trail full of tight turns and corners.