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The best cycling routes in Wellington

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Cycling in Wellington is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of New Zealand. So you can find your perfect Wellington bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: December 4, 2025

4.8

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1. Queens Wharf, Wellington – Scorch-O-Rama Café loop from Kelburn

42.3km

02:48

560m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

(1)

127

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2. Queens Wharf, Wellington – Wellington loop from Takapu Road

50.2km

03:28

850m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Wellington – Queens Wharf, Wellington loop from Wellington

54.1km

03:41

820m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

(4)

114

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4. Mangaroa Tunnel – Summit Tunnel and Waterfall loop from Maymorn

36.7km

03:28

530m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

(6)

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5. Water Stop – Summit Tunnel and Waterfall loop from Birchville

21.8km

02:11

300m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Mākara Hill loop from Highbury

9.54km

01:00

320m

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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4.6

(10)

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7. Silverstream Pipe Bridge – Singletrack by the River loop from Heretaunga

35.9km

02:20

130m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.3

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8. Silverstream Pipe Bridge – Singletrack by the River loop from Woburn

37.9km

02:32

120m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

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9. Singletrack by the River – Hutt Valley Trail loop from Silverstream

38.1km

02:28

120m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

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10. Hutt Valley Trail – Wellington loop from Upper Hutt

87.2km

05:09

360m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in Wellington

1. Queens Wharf, Wellington – Scorch-O-Rama Café loop from Kelburn

2. Queens Wharf, Wellington – Wellington loop from Takapu Road

3. Wellington – Queens Wharf, Wellington loop from Wellington

4. Mangaroa Tunnel – Summit Tunnel and Waterfall loop from Maymorn

5. Water Stop – Summit Tunnel and Waterfall loop from Birchville

6. Mākara Hill loop from Highbury

7. Silverstream Pipe Bridge – Singletrack by the River loop from Heretaunga

8. Silverstream Pipe Bridge – Singletrack by the River loop from Woburn

9. Singletrack by the River – Hutt Valley Trail loop from Silverstream

10. Hutt Valley Trail – Wellington loop from Upper Hutt

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