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SaveMākara Peak is Wellington's premier mountain bike park set in 250 hectares of regenerating native bush.
With over 40 kilometres of world class single track, a 72 metre long suspension bridge, and panoramic views across Wellington Harbour, Cook Strait and the upper South Island, Mākara Peak has something for riders of all ages and abilities.
Since the park was opened in 1998, a group of enthusiastic volunteers have been working in partnership with the Wellington City Council to build singletrack, plant native trees and eradicate destructive pests.
Mākara Peak has everything from high speed machine built flow trails; wide, children and beginner friendly undulating trails; and some of the steepest and gnarliest technical downhill.
A lot of effort has been made to ensure that trails are built to a consistent standard, in a sustainable manner and in a way that compliments the natural environment.
Due to the rocky nature of the hillside, and quality of construction, the trails tend to hold up well in wet weather, albeit offering a more difficult challenge than in the dry.
With over 40 kilometres of world class single track, a 72 metre long suspension bridge, and panoramic views across Wellington Harbour, Cook Strait and the upper South Island, Mākara Peak has something for riders of all ages and abilities.
Since the park was opened in 1998, a group of enthusiastic volunteers have been working in partnership with the Wellington City Council to build singletrack, plant native trees and eradicate destructive pests.
Mākara Peak has everything from high speed machine built flow trails; wide, children and beginner friendly undulating trails; and some of the steepest and gnarliest technical downhill.
A lot of effort has been made to ensure that trails are built to a consistent standard, in a sustainable manner and in a way that compliments the natural environment.
Due to the rocky nature of the hillside, and quality of construction, the trails tend to hold up well in wet weather, albeit offering a more difficult challenge than in the dry.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
Yes
AKA: Makara Peak
Land Status: City Managed
Land Manager: Wellington City Council
google parking directions Access Info:
Several entry points:
- Main car park: from the end of Karori Road, turn left on to South Karori Road and drive 750 meters to the Makara Peak car park. Overflow parking available 250m further down Sth Karori Rd.
- Head to the end of St Albans Ave. Start of Snake Charmer 4WD takes you up to Rimu or carry on to Big Tom's Wheelie. Small map and information board located here.
- At the saddle of Makara Rd, park up either on the left or right hand side of the road. Head up sealed gated road on the southern side to the start of Varley's. Small map and information board located here.
- Main car park: from the end of Karori Road, turn left on to South Karori Road and drive 750 meters to the Makara Peak car park. Overflow parking available 250m further down Sth Karori Rd.
- Head to the end of St Albans Ave. Start of Snake Charmer 4WD takes you up to Rimu or carry on to Big Tom's Wheelie. Small map and information board located here.
- At the saddle of Makara Rd, park up either on the left or right hand side of the road. Head up sealed gated road on the southern side to the start of Varley's. Small map and information board located here.
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- Mountain Bike
47 trails
- E-Bike
18 trails
- Hike
44 trails
- Trail Running
45 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Mar 10, 2022
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 43
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 47
- Trails E-Bike
- 18
- Trails Hike
- 44
- Trails Trail Running
- 45
- Total Distance
- 31 miles
- Total Descent
- 12,717 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,012 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,319 ft
- Reports
- 2,560
- Photos
- 271
- Ridden Counter
- 44,267
Popular Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park Trails
Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| Makara Peak Grand Loop Climb | 5 miles | |
| Makara Peak: Middle Peak Loop | 5 miles | |
| Makara easy-ish loop | 7 miles | |
| Makara Peak Fern Loop (Koru and Lazy Fern) | 3 miles | |
| Mākara Peak Creek to Peak Climb | 4 miles | |
| Mākara Peak Flow Downhill | 3 miles | |
| Mākara Peak North Loop | 2 miles | |
| Makara Peak Kids and Beginners Loop | 2 miles | |
| Mākara Peak The Ridge Downhill | 2 miles | |
| Mākara Peak Spiral Downhill | 2 miles |
Photos of Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park Mountain Bike
trail: Whā Out
3 |
Apr 25, 2022 @ 7:06pm
Apr 25, 2022
trail: Whā Out
5 |
Apr 25, 2022 @ 7:04pm
Apr 25, 2022
trail: Whā Out
19 |
Apr 25, 2022 @ 7:04pm
Apr 25, 2022
trail: North Face
17 |
Mar 4, 2022 @ 7:00pm
Mar 4, 2022
trail: Zac's Track
8 |
Mar 4, 2022 @ 7:00pm
Mar 4, 2022
trail: Upswing
11 |
Feb 26, 2022 @ 10:19am
Feb 26, 2022
trail: Upswing
15 |
Feb 26, 2022 @ 10:19am
Feb 26, 2022
trail: Upswing
26 |
Feb 26, 2022 @ 10:19am
Feb 26, 2022Videos of Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park Mountain Bike
trail: Pōhatu (Middle Section)
12 |
May 24, 2022
trail: Pōhatu (Middle Section)
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May 24, 2022
trail: North Face
49 |
Mar 16, 2022
trail: Pōhatu
60 |
Mar 16, 2022
trail: Peak Flow
5:13 |
192 |
Mar 5, 2019
trail: Live Wires - Expert Line
2:29 |
278 |
May 27, 2018
trail: Supa Kanuka
4:39 |
184 |
Jan 12, 2018
trail: Nikau Valley
8:09 |
278 |
Dec 30, 2017
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline | May 14, 2022 @ 2:22pm May 14, 2022 | Variable | CharlieColly |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pōhatu (Middle Section) | May 22, 2022 @ 6:41pm 2 days | Wet | passive649 Makara | ||
| Smokin' | May 20, 2022 @ 4:02pm May 20, 2022 | Prevalent Mud | passive649 Makara | ||
| Peak Flow | May 18, 2022 @ 7:30pm May 18, 2022 | Wet | FeliciatE8t7k | ||
| Koru | May 16, 2022 @ 2:20am May 16, 2022 | Wet | FeliciatE8t7k | ||
| SWIGG | May 16, 2022 @ 2:15am May 16, 2022 | Wet | FeliciatE8t7k | ||
| Koru Shortcut | May 14, 2022 @ 2:22pm May 14, 2022 | Variable | CharlieColly | ||
| Skills Area Connector | May 14, 2022 @ 2:22pm May 14, 2022 | Variable | CharlieColly | ||
| Three Brothers (Part 3) | May 14, 2022 @ 2:22pm May 14, 2022 | Variable | CharlieColly | ||
| Big Toms Wheelie | May 14, 2022 @ 2:22pm May 14, 2022 | Variable | CharlieColly | ||
| North Face | May 14, 2022 @ 2:22pm May 14, 2022 | Wet | CharlieColly |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | willysee1 | add | video | Huge FRONTFLIP after pedal clip. | May 24, 2022 @ 6:33pm 8 hours |
 | Ianlaa5Vv | wishlist | poi | Wild at Heart Swing Bridge | May 23, 2022 @ 4:03am 2 days |
| passive649 | add | report | Pōhatu (Middle Section) | May 22, 2022 @ 6:41pm 2 days |
| passive649 | add | report | Pōhatu (Middle Section) and 1 more | May 20, 2022 @ 4:01pm May 20, 2022 |
| DylanOmond | ridden | trail | Starfish and 1 more | May 20, 2022 @ 1:13pm May 20, 2022 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | This trail is sick. The rock gardens are a... | May 7, 2022 @ 9:06pm May 7, 2022 | ||
| trail | Pylon to the junction with upswing is steep... | May 7, 2022 @ 9:04pm May 7, 2022 | ||
| trail | Super fun and a refreshing change from the... | May 7, 2022 @ 6:58pm May 7, 2022 | ||
| trail | Technical features don’t only define the... | Apr 1, 2022 @ 5:09pm Apr 1, 2022 | ||
 | trail | Agreed with Flairburger. Trickle is a decent... | Mar 24, 2022 @ 2:37am Mar 24, 2022 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrights Hill | 4 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1.4 km |
| Hawkins Hill | 3 | 2.2 km | |||
| Waimapihi Reserve | 1 | 8 | 2.6 km | ||
| Te Kopahou Reserve | 3 | 3 | 3.3 km | ||
| Western Hills | 4 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 3.4 km |
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Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makara Peak Skills Area | skill park | Wellington |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 47 | 31 miles | 12,717 ft | 16 miles | 1,014 ft | #42 | #3 | 271 | 2,551 | 28 | 28,809 | |
| E-Bike | 18 | 10 miles | 2,963 ft | 5 miles | 774 ft | #58 | #6 | 2,104 | 9 | 1,174 | ||
| Hike | 44 | 31 miles | 12,228 ft | 16 miles | 1,014 ft | #27 | #1 | 2,531 | 1 | 39 | ||
| Trail Running | 45 | 31 miles | 12,228 ft | 16 miles | 1,014 ft | #26 | #1 | 2,532 | 11 | 429 |
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