Te Ara Utiwai
The Te Ara Utiwai trail in Porirua is a gentle climb to the Rangituhi lookout through native bush.
310m climb
347m highest point
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Rangituhi/Colonial Knob encompasses 110 hectares of scenic reserve, just a few minutes from Porirua city centre. There are three possible routes offering loop walks, so depending on your time, you can spend three to five hours there.
The more scenic route, beginning at the Broken Hill Road car park, takes you past the man-made lakes which once supplied water to Porirua Hospital and through Kohekohe Forest.
The high point, Mount Rangituhi, rises 468m west of Porirua City. On a clear day, you have views of the Inland Kaikoura Range in the South Island to Mount Taranaki in the northwest. Just below is Porirua Harbour (a unique drowned river valley) stretching out towards Paremata and the Pāuatahanui Inlet.
The Te Ara Utiwai trail in Porirua is a gentle climb to the Rangituhi lookout through native bush.
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.
Battle Hill Farm Forest ParkEnjoy a short leisurely bike ride or stroll through farmland, wetlands, and an old airstrip.
Battle Hill Farm Forest ParkClimb to the summit of Battle Hill for great views over the Horokiwi Valley and towards Pāuatahanui Inlet.
An easy trail loop in Whitireia Park. Walk or ride through the active restoration area for great views out over Onehunga Bay.
Zigzag through the hills north of Upper Hutt to the historic Birchville Dam.
East Harbour Regional ParkAn easy trail through mature beech forest and stunning kahikatea trees.
East Harbour Regional ParkSee native kererū and orchids while enjoying views over Wellington from the hills above Days Bay.
The multi-day circuit around Mount Holdsworth gives you the opportunity to explore the tops of the Tararua Range. Enjoy 360-degree views of the Wairarapa region and Wellington.
Take in spectacular views of Kapiti Island from high above the Kāpiti Coastline.
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.
Belmont Regional ParkGet a taste of back country life on this half-day scenic walk or ride through mature native forest.
Only a few minutes from Porirua, an easy, family-friendly trail weaves through the bush, offering glimpses of fairies amongst the trees.
A sturdy single trail that runs from Ohariu Valley Road to the top of Colonial Knob.
An easy meandering pathway through a nationally-important estuary outlooking Pauatahanui Inlet.