The Wainuiomata Trail Project (WTP) builds and maintains over 55 km of mountain bike tracks in the lush, native bush-covered hills above Waiu Park.
The trails are free to access and cater to riders of all levels, from beginners to shredders.
WTP is a non-profit organization comprised of local mountain bikers and dedicated volunteers. Waiu Park is a joint venture between Hutt City Council and WTP, established to create a world-class park with multi-use tracks. You can support WTP here.
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Trail Network
Wainuiomata Trail Park offers a diverse range of trail options catering to riders of all skill levels, ensuring there is something for everyone to enjoy on their mountain biking adventure.
Native bush
& WETLANDS
Nestled in the midst of stunning rejuvenated native bush and thriving wetlands, the park’s trails offer views across the Hutt Valley and the Orongorongo range.
Welcome to A Thriving community
The park provides quality local riding for the surrounding community and its stunning trails make it a favourite destination for riders from across the Wellington Region and beyond.
NEW TRAILS/
Park development
An energetic committee and generous support from Hutt City Council allows WTP to continue to expand, offer more trails and keep current trails running great. A master plan ensures the park serves the community.
TRAILS
Trails For Everyone
WTP offers a mix of trails to suit all abilities. The park’s geography has a mix of terrain and trails are built to New Zealand’s recognised trail grading system.
Trails take you throughout the park via regenerating native bush, wetlands and beech forest.
Trail wayfinding is present within the park.
Additionally, Trailforks is a great way to navigate our trail network. Trailforks displays trail grades, trail statuses and descriptions of each trail.
Getting Started
Easy Trails (Grade 1-2)
Families and beginner riders will find a host of trails within the main basin of the park. These short loops are perfect for staying close to the car and building skills.
If you’re feeling more adventurous, the recently added Mohaka Meander trail traverses northeast through the spectacular bush and takes you to Konini Climber giving you access to the top of the park on beginner-grade trails.
There is also a skills loop in the Waiu Park right in front of the carpark to practice Mountain biking skills on purpose-built, man-made features.
Progressing Riders
Intermediate/Advanced Trails (Grade 3-4)
For riders comfortable with a few more technical features in their ride, the park is packed with a wide range of trails that include flow, natural dirt, rocks and roots, berms, jumps and rollers.
From the machine built magic of freewheel, the old school ups and downs of labyrinth, to the flow of natural roots on 491, you’ll find trails to progress your skills or let the brakes off and shred.
Choose from the range of climbing trails that give access to the trail start points from which you can ride back to carpark or settle in and repeat.
The Steeps
Expert Trails (Grade 5-6)
WTP has a strong community of advanced riders that like it steep and technical and our natural terrain and beech forest deliver the goods!
Our Grade 5 hub (found on Towhai Traverse) is the starting point for our main advanced trails and Konini Climber provides the perfect loop for another run. These trails have gained fans from riders throughout the Wellington region and further afield.
These trails are built by a great crew of volunteers and constantly evolve.
Please note trails may close in winter/wet conditions.
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park news
NEW
TRAILS!
New Grade 4/5 Trail (Name TBD)
Work is well underway on a new trail that will be grade 4 with optional grade 5 sections. The trail runs near our Grade-5 hub though also includes a connecting trail from the main ECNZ 4wd trail along the ridgeline.
This trail is being built by an amazing team of volunteers. If you’d like to join the volunteer squad you keep in touch via our facebook page to join the next dig.
Freewheel Rebuild
Work has started on a much-deserved rebuild of Freewheel, the most scenic flow trail in Wellington that starts at the top of WTP.
The rebuild will return Freewheel to a Grade-3 trail ensuring everyone can rip down with a smile.
Work is currently being done by Ricky at NZ Trail Solutions. Follow our facebook for updates.
LOCATION
Main Carpark
Access the main carpark from Waiu St, Wainuiomata.
Gate closes 9pm.
Additional Access
There are 3 starting points:
Waiu Street, Wainuomata (the main carpark and starting point),the summit of Wainuiomata Hill Road (less parking here)
Via the Te Whiti Riser (starting at Te Whiti Park).
The Pukeatapu Bridge provides safe walking and biking over the Wainuiomata road summit.
Access can also be gained from the East Harbour Regional Park, and the ECNZ road (via a number of firebreaks)