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      Wellington is amazing for mountain biking and has something for everyone. All you need is a bike and some enthusiasm!

      There is a huge range of tracks from the famous Makara Peak to Mount Victoria, right on the city's doorstep. A range of hire bikes can be found through local bike shops, and if you're pushed for time and want to get the most out of your visit, you can have a local guide show you around. Check out the DIRECTORY to find what you need.

      Parts of Wellington's walkways are open to mountain bikes except for the Eastern Walkway and the City to Sea Walkway, which are closed to mountain bikes.
      source: Wellington City Council
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      Local Trail Association
      local trail association
      WMTBC       (www.wmtbc.org.nz)

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Global Ranking
      #22
      Trails
      164
      Total Distance
      120 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      61 miles
      Total Descent
      54,586 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,596 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,594 ft
      Reports
      1,480
      Photos
      357
      Ridden Counter
      23,224
      Sub Regions

      Photos of Wellington Mountain Bike

      trail: Vertigo
      6 |
      Sep 2, 2018 @ 10:29pm
      Sep 2, 2018
      Vertigo, Wellington
      6 |
      Aug 30, 2018 @ 10:39pm
      Aug 30, 2018
      Karitane Jumps, Wellington
      7 |
      Aug 30, 2018 @ 10:39pm
      Aug 30, 2018
      Karitane Jumps, Wellington
      trail: Mystic Portal
      11 |
      Aug 30, 2018 @ 10:39pm
      Aug 30, 2018
      Mystic Portal, Wellington
      more photos »

      Videos of Wellington Mountain Bike

      Mountain Biking Miramar Wellington
      trail: Jail Brake
      0:52 | 122 | Aug 19, 2018
      Karitane step down - step up
      0:11 | 70 | Jun 13, 2018
      Karitane jump line
      0:48 | 74 | Jun 5, 2018
      Live Wires Wellington NZ
      2:29 | 68 | May 27, 2018
      more videos »

      Wellington Mountain Bike Routes

      titleratingdistance
      Makara Peak Intermediate Loop (feat. Upswing and Peak Flow)
      		7 miles
      Makara Peak Grand Loop (intermediate & advanced)
      		8 miles
      Three Brothers Lower Peak Loop
      		5 miles
      Makara Peak Easy Lower Loop (Koru and Lazy Fern)
      		3 miles

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      user #1238199GmpilgrimtrailSPUDSGreat trail throughly enjoyed it.
      Sep 16, 2018 @ 4:07pm
      Sep 16, 2018
      user #1608685cathalgctrailLower George DentonWatch out for low branch on way down. Hit it...
      Sep 9, 2018 @ 12:27am
      Sep 9, 2018
      user #1469840GavthirtyseventrailT3Great fun! Worth riding just for the giant...
      Sep 7, 2018 @ 7:19pm
      Sep 7, 2018
      user #1462737KiwiStalliontrailT3Didn’t like this. To technical for me.
      Aug 25, 2018 @ 6:59pm
      Aug 25, 2018
      user #373374MorialtaMatttrailYeah GnarSick trail. Gnarly for sure! Don't ride it if...
      Aug 12, 2018 @ 1:35am
      Aug 12, 2018
      more »

      Recent Activity

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      user #1276947Sprocket11addridelogSep 8, 2018 ride log
      Sep 25, 2018 @ 4:04am
      14 mins
      user #1276947Sprocket11addridelogSep 21, 2018 ride log
      Sep 25, 2018 @ 4:03am
      15 mins
      user #1468851aldridgempatrickaddridelogSep 25, 2018 ride log
      Sep 25, 2018 @ 2:15am
      2 hours
      user #416118jayrowaddridelogSep 24, 2018 ride log
      Sep 25, 2018 @ 2:00am
      2 hours
      user #1295195KiwijamesMooreaddridelogSep 24, 2018 ride log
      Sep 25, 2018 @ 12:40am
      4 hours
      view more »

      Bike & Skill Parks

      nametypecityrating
      Karitane Jumpsskill parkWellington
      Karori BMX Trackskill parkWellington
      Makara Peak Skills Areaskill parkWellington
      Miramar Pump Trackskill parkWellington
      Mt Vic Skills areaskill parkWellington
      view all skill parks »

      Nearby Riding Areas

      namedistance
      Polhill Gully Reserve 1 81.3 km
      Mt Vic 2 4 61.5 km
      Wrights Hill 1 7 2 12 km
      Western Hills 1 9 1 12.2 km
      Southern Suburbs 3 2 12.8 km

      Upcoming Local Events

      Local Mountain Bike Directory


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      Local Trail Supporters

      • By brenthillier NSMBA Plus & contributors
      • Admins: ralley
      • #3650 - 16,098 views

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