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2,792 ft
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-205 ft
Descent
00:03:15
Avg time
-172 ft
Altitude change
1,061 ft
Altitude min
1,234 ft
Altitude max
1,234 ft
Altitude start
1,063 ft
Altitude end
-6.2%
Grade
-38%
Grade max
25.7%
Grade min
482 ft
Distance climb
1,772 ft
Distance down
541 ft
Distance flat
00:03:15
Avg time
Whā Out Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMākara Peak Mountain Bike Park
Wellington -
AKATrickles to Vertigo
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Voted DifficultyBlue (4 votes)
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 95 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Wallride
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Year Opened2021
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Land OwnerWellington City Council
Due to the lack of elevation it descends at a pretty gentle gradient to a saddle two-thirds of the way down, before a short climb and traverse over to Vertigo. Changes have been made to improve the trail speed and add more features. There are some optional doubles you can hit, and a few rocky features that some riders may prefer to work their way up to. At the saddle is a small step down followed by a table top. If it’s blowing a gale, you might want to save it for another day.
Whā Out was designed by Southstar Trails and built by TGL Contracting Limited with funding from Wellington City Council. Recent upgrade works have been completed by Total Trail Solutions and Mākara Peak Supporters volunteers.
Access Info
Ride down from the summit down the first part of North Face. The entry is on the riders left opposite the top of Trickle Falls.
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Makara Peak MTB Park Supporters
2023Sponsor- Total Trail Solutions
2023Builder
TGL Contracting
2021Builder
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 12 miles average
6 Months
- 142 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 1,420 rides
- Last: Sep 21, 2026
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9 Reviews & Comments
donalduck
I hadn’t read any of these comments until today. Have to say I’m disappointed. Wha Out is a great track especially considered the narrow zone and lack of elevation available. There are things to pump and pop off, even throw shapes over, and enough rock to keep it interesting. The refreshed berms help keep momentum. It’s a tech/flow track for the commentator who said it couldn’t decide which it is (try visiting Queenstown to find out what tech/flow is all about). A much more preferable ride to Vertigo than Zacs which is always too gravelly and loose.
MattWilliams88
Didn't think this was grade 4. As per some of the other comments maybe make the track a grade 3 until it roughs up in future years. This might have avoided some negative comments.
antennae
I think the naysayers should chill and wait until this weathers in a bit. Rocks will come out,
lines will develop, and it’ll get more character with time, just like other exposed trails in the park like Ridgeline.
lines will develop, and it’ll get more character with time, just like other exposed trails in the park like Ridgeline.
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