Wellington Regional Trails

Explore exotic native forest and open landscapes on this quick and easy one-hour trail.

Walking time

1 hr

Length

1.4km

Uses

Walking/Running, Mountain Biking

Type

Single track

Walking difficulty

Easy: Walking track

Mountain Bike Grade

Intermediate: Grade 3

Profile

80m climb

-38m descent

150m highest point

Dogs

No

About the trail

Weave your way through a mix of exotic native bush and open landscapes on a trail dedicated to the Department of Conservation (DOC). The Doctor was developed by Mana Cycle Group with funding from The Outdoor Recreation Consortium.

The Cycle Group felled wilding pines and replaced a previously damaged walking track with a new multi-use trail for biking and walking.

Getting there

  • The trail starts from Spicer Botanical Park. Cross the ford and the start of the trail is on the right.
  • There are regular bus and train services to Porirua and the surrounding area. Timetables are available from Metlink.

Know before you go

  • Bikers must always give way to walkers on this trail.
  • 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

Ngā Ara o RangituhiThe Te Ara Utiwai trail in Porirua is a gentle climb to Te Titiro o Rangituhi (Rangituhi lookout) through native bush.

A young child looks at 'the Smurf corner', a manmade fairy village on the Spicer Link Trail.

Spicer Link

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

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

Rangituhi / Colonial Knob Walkway

Ngā Ara o RangituhiReward your steep climb up several hundred steps with views over Porirua and beyond.

Chimney Sweep

Ngā Ara o RangituhiA sweeping downhill trail with a chimney jump and other fun features.

Dirt pathway surrounded by green tress and moss.

Tumeke

Ngā Ara o RangituhiA ‘tumeke’ downhill ride with options for upping the ante.

Dirt track with a blue sign post that has text 'Rough Justice' on it. Rolling hills and a city can be seen in the background.

Rough Justice

Ngā Ara o RangituhiA bumpy mountain biking trail that lives up to its name.

Farm Road

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

Crash Palace

Ngā Ara o RangituhiExpert riders can smash their way down this bumpy trail full of tight turns and corners.

Blaster

Ngā Ara o RangituhiBlast downhill through a challenging course of berms, tight switchbacks and tables.

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.