Wellington Regional Trails

Find your Wild and enjoy Wellington’s regional trails your way. From scenic coastal walks with panoramic views, to rugged hilltop biking trails, leisurely rambles through native forests, and bumpy riverbank tracks, there’s a tranquil, hair-raising, or picturesque pathway to suit your next adventure.

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Explore our trails

Whether you’re looking for a short walk, long bike ride or a hill climb that will get the heart racing, discover trails around the Wellington region with our interactive Google Map.

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Connect with nature

Connecting with nature can be as simple as taking a walk with the whānau, or as easy as signing up to volunteer for conservation projects.

Wellington is amazing for mountain biking and has something for everyone.

Trail Forks

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Top 5 Porirua Trails

Take your pick from our top five family-friendly trails below, tick one off your list, then re-energise with some local coffee and kai.

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Top trails in the Wairarapa

Stuck on which trail to explore first in the sunny Wairarapa? Whether you’re up for a light to moderate walk, run or bike ride, the trails below are a must to try.

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Love our Wild, Find your Local

Escape your routine, get out in nature and enjoy Wellington’s big backyard

Otaki beach people on horses on the beach

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Top 5 trails for horse riding

Saddle up and get set for five of Wellington’s best trails for horse riding. As these are all shared trails it’s a good idea to familiarise yourself with our tips.

Remutaka Cycle Trail and Hutt River Trail_ people mountain biking

Trails

Remutaka Cycle Trail

Journey from Petone foreshore along the Hutt River, over the historic railway line through the Remutaka Ranges, then explore Wairarapa farmland and rugged coastlines on the other side.

People walking over swing bridge on Escarpment trail

Trails

Escarpment Track

Take in spectacular views of Kapiti Island from high above the Kāpiti Coastline on one of the region’s finest walking experiences.

You can be down having a coffee in Cuba St and in 10 minutes be up in the trails above Aro Valley.

Lance Walker, local trail runner

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Services

Bike & equipment hire

Need a bike, hiking gear, or a few bits of camping equipment for your next trail adventure? Get kitted out by one of these friendly Wellington local suppliers.

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