Wellington Regional Trails

The Te Ara Utiwai trail in Porirua is a gentle climb to the Rangituhi lookout through native bush.

Walking time

1 hr 30 min

Length

5.1km

Uses

Walking/Running, Mountain Biking

Type

Shared trail

Walking difficulty

Easy: Walking track

Mountain Bike Grade

Intermediate: Grade 3

Profile

349m highest point

Dogs

No

About the trail

Te Ara Utiwai is an easy trail that runs from the Camp Elsdon car park to the Rangituhi lookout. You’ll pass through stunning native bush on a gentle climb to the top of the trail.

The first 1.4 kilometres of the track is a two-way biking and walking trail. The upper 4.7 kilometres is a slightly more challenging uphill-only ride. Walkers can travel the entire track in both directions. Bikers must always give way to walkers.

The trail connects with Colonial Knob Walkway to form an 8-kilometre half-day walking circuit.

A walking path through the bushes at Te Ara Utiwai in Rangituhi in Porirua, New Zealand.

Getting there

Te Ara Utiwai is accessible from the Camp Elsdon car park on Rahia Street in Porirua.

What to expect

Two-thirds of Section 1 of Te Ara Utiwai is exposed to the sun. There are noises from neighbouring factories.

Adaptive Mountain Bike Grade

This trail is Adaptive Mountain Biking Grade 3.

Know before you go

Get ready using Plan My Walk for track alerts, weather forecasts, trip reviews, and a packing list.

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

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