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The best MTB trails in Wellington

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Mountain biking in Wellington is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of New Zealand. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, …

Last updated: November 27, 2025

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1. Skills Area – View from Makara Peak loop from Karori West

18.0km

01:44

480m

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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2. Skills Area – View from Makara Peak loop from Kelburn

24.7km

02:03

480m

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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3. Pākuratahi River loop from Martinborough

41.3km

04:11

970m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Wind Turbine loop from Kowhai Park

11.2km

01:08

310m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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5. Towai loop from Petone

24.8km

02:08

490m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Pākuratahi River loop from Maymorn

34.8km

03:04

510m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Towai loop from Parkway

11.9km

01:15

370m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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8. Salvation Uphill Trail – View from Makara Peak loop from Crofton Downs

51.3km

04:43

1,320m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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9. Oriental Beach – Ōwhiro Bay Beach loop from Talavera

39.1km

02:28

500m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Skills Area – Mud Cycles loop from Karori West

8.43km

00:42

150m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails in Wellington

1. Skills Area – View from Makara Peak loop from Karori West

2. Skills Area – View from Makara Peak loop from Kelburn

3. Pākuratahi River loop from Martinborough

4. Wind Turbine loop from Kowhai Park

5. Towai loop from Petone

6. Pākuratahi River loop from Maymorn

7. Towai loop from Parkway

8. Salvation Uphill Trail – View from Makara Peak loop from Crofton Downs

9. Oriental Beach – Ōwhiro Bay Beach loop from Talavera

10. Skills Area – Mud Cycles loop from Karori West

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