Taniwha MTB track in Tunnel Gully

Walking time

45 min

Length

985m

Uses

Walking/Running, Mountain Biking

Type

Single track

Walking difficulty

Intermediate: Easier tramping track

Mountain Bike Grade

Intermediate: Grade 3

Profile

23m climb

-101m descent

360m highest point

Dogs

Yes (on lead)

About the trail

Taniwha is a fast, wet and unpredictable trail that weaves along an old walking track. It's a narrow route that gets extra wet in winter and after rain. There's also a natural creek crossing the trail so you might wonder if you're on a bike trail or waterway.

This trail is mainly for mountain biking, but walking is also allowed. Walkers give way to mountain bikers.

The Taniwha Trail in Tunnel Gully. It shows the clay trail through pine trees.

A small part of the terrain expected on the Taniwha Trail.

Getting there

Taniwha starts from Goat Rock and ends at the top of Bee-Line.

Know before you go

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

One of the Taniwha trail entrances.

Tane’s Track

Tunnel GullyHidden in the Hutt Valley, Tane’s Track is a short, easy walking trail that takes in native forests, waterfalls, and historic Remutaka railway sites.

Station Link

Tunnel GullyStation Link is an intermediate mountain biking trail or easy walking track connecting to Station Drive.

2 Bee-Line

Tunnel Gully2 Bee-Line is a fast but easy single track that winds through native bush, great for mountain bikers and walkers.

G-Drop

Tunnel GullyG-Drop is a fast, narrow, straight-line trail down a pine forest in Tunnel Gully. The track is intermediate for mountain bikers and easy for walkers.