Wellington Regional Trails
A scenic view of Porirua Harbour from Colonial Knob Walkway on Rangituhi/Colonial Knob on a misty dawn.

A sturdy single trail that runs from Ohariu Valley Road to the top of Rangituhi/Colonial Knob.

Walking time

1 hr 30 min

Length

2.8km

Uses

Walking/Running, Mountain Biking

Type

Single track

Walking difficulty

Easy: Walking track

Mountain Bike Grade

Intermediate: Grade 3

Profile

178m climb

-42m descent

350m highest point

Dogs

Yes (on lead)

About the trail

Te Araroa Walkway is a single track that heads from the end of Ohariu Valley Road towards Te Tihi o Rangituhi, the summit of Rangituhi/Colonial Knob. It’s an intermediate trail for bikers and walkers.

It weaves its way through regenerating native bush and exotic forestry, and it can be steep and exposed in places.

You can travel this route in both directions, except for the lower section from Ohariu Valley Road to the top of Spicer Trail. You can only travel this section uphill on a bike.

Two people look at the sunset from Rangituhi/Colonial Knob Walkway.

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