Te Araroa Walkway, Porirua

Walking time

1 hr 30 min

Length

2.8km

Uses

Walking/Running, Mountain Biking

Type

Single track

Walking difficulty

Easy: Walking track

Mountain Bike Grade

Intermediate: Grade 3

Profile

178m climb

-42m descent

350m highest point

Dogs

Yes (on lead)

About the trail

Te Araroa Walkway is a single track that heads from the end of Ohariu Valley Road towards Te Tihi o Rangituhi, the summit of Rangituhi/Colonial Knob. It’s an intermediate trail for bikers and walkers.

It weaves its way through regenerating native bush and exotic forestry, and it can be steep and exposed in places.

You can travel this route in both directions, except for the lower section from Ohariu Valley Road to the top of Spicer Trail. You can only travel this section uphill on a bike.

Two people look at the sunset from Rangituhi/Colonial Knob Walkway.

Getting there

The trail starts from a small gravel car park at the end of Ohariu Valley Road. It is clearly signposted. The trail ends at the southern end of Seven Pines, on farmland just below the summit of Colonial Knob.
There is no public transport to the end of Ohariu Valley Road. You will need a car. Take care, as the road is narrow and twisting.

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