Wellington Regional Trails

A moderate climb to the Rangituhi lookout that connects to popular trails within Ngā Ara o Rangituhi.

Length

4.3km

Uses

Walking/Running, Mountain Biking

Type

Access Road

Walking difficulty

Intermediate: Easier tramping track

Mountain Bike Grade

Intermediate: Grade 3

Profile

410m climb

461m highest point

Dogs

On lead to stock gate

About the trail

Farm Road is public access road suitable for walking, running and mountain biking. 

Travel the full 4.5 kilometres to the top of the road for exceptional views, or use it to connect to popular trails within Ngā Ara o Rangituhi.

The first section from Raiha Street to the start of Chimney Sweep is a long, moderately steep climb for walkers. For mountain bikers, it is an advanced ride.

Getting there 

  • Get ready using Plan My Walk by the NZ Mountain Safety Council for track alerts, weather forecasts, trip reviews and a packing list.
  • The trail starts from the Raiha Street entrance to Ngā Ara o Rangituhi. It is also accessible from the top of Te Ara Utiwai or Colonial Knob Walkway.
  • There are regular bus and train services to Porirua and the surrounding area. Timetables are available from Metlink.

Know before you go 

  • Be aware that the trail is shared by service vehicles.
  • Dogs are allowed on a leash as far as the stock gate, 2.2 kilometres in and must be walked back down Farm Road. 
  • Dogs are not allowed on the trails through scenic reserves or on farmland. 

For more tips and advice before heading out on Wellington’s trails check out our before you go section.

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

Te Ara Utiwai

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Spicer Link

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A person wearing a vest sits on a bench looking at the scenic landscape from Rangituhi/Colonial Knob Walkway.

Rangituhi / Colonial Knob Walkway

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Rough Justice

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Puketiro Loop

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