Wellington Regional Trails

Enjoy a short leisurely bike ride or stroll through farmland, wetlands, and an old airstrip.

Walking time

1 hr

Length

2km

Uses

Walking/Running, Tramping/Hiking, Mountain Biking

Type

Single track

Walking difficulty

Intermediate: Easier tramping track

Mountain Bike Grade

Intermediate: Grade 3

Profile

200m climb

106m highest point

Dogs

No

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About the trail

The Restoration Trail is an easy one-hour walk or ride that will take you through various terrains.

Start by following the farm road through the airstrip, between native wetlands and deer paddocks. Walk up to Gas Line Ridge and take in the scale of the Transmission Gully motorway.

The trail heads south along the top of the ridge beside the deer fence. From there, head right through the horse gate and you’ll drop back down to the airstrip.

Once you’re at the airstrip you can walk south along the stream to see Saint Bernard’s College’s educational woodlot planting. Walkers are allowed to cross the airstrip paddock. On the way back to the car park, use the gate at the southern end to visit the streamside planting area.

  • Access the trail from The Dell (the circular horse training circuit) at Battle Hill Farm Forest Park
  • There are regular bus and train services to Porirua and the surrounding areas. Bus and train timetables are available from the Metlink.

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A mountain biker sits at the end of a hill ridge on the Puketiro Loop track looking out towards the Pāuatahanui Inlet.

Puketiro Loop

Battle Hill Farm Forest ParkClimb through dense pine plantations and take in views over Pāuatahanui on this intermediate trail suitable for walkers, bikers, and horse riders.

Rolling grassy hills with groups of trees scattered throughout under a blue sky with big white fluffy clouds.

Battle Hill Summit Loop

Battle Hill Farm Forest ParkClimb to the summit of Battle Hill for great views over the Horokiwi Valley and towards Pāuatahanui Inlet.

A walking path through the bushes at Te Ara Utiwai in Rangituhi in Porirua, New Zealand.

Te Ara Utiwai

The Te Ara Utiwai trail in Porirua is a gentle climb to the Rangituhi lookout through native bush.

Two people walking along Te Onepoto trail in Porirua. Walkng canes are assisting both. The harbour and hills of Porirua are in the background.

Te Onepoto Loop Track

An easy trail loop in Whitireia Park. Walk or ride through the active restoration area for great views out over Onehunga Bay.

a birds-eye view of four people walking across a swing bridge surrounded by lush green forest on the Cannon Point Walkway in Upper Hutt, New Zealand.

Cannon Point Walkway

Zigzag through the hills north of Upper Hutt to the historic Birchville Dam.

Four people walk along the ride on Bus Barn Track, from the Butterfly Creek Loop. The setting sun shines through the native trees.

Bus Barn Track

East Harbour Regional ParkAn easy trail through mature beech forest and stunning kahikatea trees.

A hiker on the summit of a mountain range.

Mount Holdsworth Jumbo Circuit

The multi-day circuit around Mount Holdsworth gives you the opportunity to explore the tops of the Tararua Range. Enjoy 360-degree views of Wairarapa and Wellington.

The famous swing bridge on The Escarpment Track, is a hiking trail that runs from Paekākāriki to Pukerua Bay, taking in sweeping views of the spectacular Kāpiti Coastline and Kapiti Island.

Escarpment Track

Take in spectacular views of Kapiti Island from high above the Kāpiti Coastline.

A fur seal sitting on a rock on the Red Rocks Coastal Walkway on Wellington's south coast.

Red Rocks Track

Waimapihi Reserve, Brooklyn Turbine and Te Kopahou ReserveAdventure along the ridgelines on the south coast for huge views of the Cook Strait and then down to the coastline to meet the fur seals.

The summit of Belmont Trig Track, a biking and walking trail in Lower Hutt.

Belmont Trig Track

Belmont Regional ParkGet a taste of back country life on this half-day scenic walk or ride through mature native forest.

4 people walking along the track to the summit of Belmont Trig Track in Lower Hutt.

Puke Ariki / Haywards Korokoro Traverse

Belmont Regional ParkA rewarding half-day scenic walk or ride that traverses the length of Belmont Regional Park.

Parent and toddler walk through wooden forest track.

Spicer Link

Only a few minutes from Porirua, an easy, family-friendly trail weaves through the bush, offering glimpses of fairies amongst the trees.

A scenic view of Porirua Harbour from Colonial Knob Walkway on Mount Rangituhi in on a misty dawn.

Te Araroa Walkway

A sturdy single trail that runs from Ohariu Valley Road to the top of Colonial Knob.

Two people stand arm in arm looking at a picturesque sunset from Mount Rangituhi, Colonial Knob Walkway.

Mount Rangituhi / Colonial Knob Walkway

Reward your steep climb up several hundred steps with views over Porirua and beyond.

Two people riding bikes on Te Ara Piko Walkway. The trail features stretches of boardwalk and bridges, with amazing views of the harbour.

Te Ara Piko

An easy meandering pathway through a nationally-important estuary outlooking Pauatahanui Inlet.