Centennial Reserve mountain bike trails

About the park

Centennial Reserve is a network of zigzag trails perfect for mountain biking, walking, and jogging. The reserve is located in Maupuia on the steep bushy hillside of Miramar, one of Wellington’s eastern suburbs.

The trails range from easy to advanced difficulty. There’s a small pump track with city views and the Kids Track that is great for beginners. For those looking for more of an adrenaline rush, test your skills on the more advanced tracks like Jail Brake, Solitary, or Nevay Link.

The trail names reflect the Reserve’s location which is directly below the former Miramar Prison (closed in 2012).

Juvenile Delinquent track entrance with five signs showing a park map, safety warnings, directions to Centennial Reserve and the pump track.

Mountain bike skills area with a wooden jump track surrounded by grass and a concrete pump track in the background.

Narrow dirt pathway disappearing into the bush next to a blue 'Bike Priority' trail marker for Solitary.

Getting there

Centennial Reserve is located in Maupuia, near Miramar. There are multiple entrance and access points that are all clearly signposted:

at the end of Darlington Road
on Nevay Road
on Main Road.

The downhill entrance for Juvenile Delinquent, Jail Brake, Conviction, and the pump track is at the water tank gates on Main Road. To access Conviction or the top end of Nevay Road, use the entrance at the north end of Darlington Road.

There are regular bus services to Miramar and Maupuia. Timetables and routes are available from Metlink. Learn more about using bike racks on the bus.

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