Wainuiomata trail project
Regional Ride
Wellington, North Island
The Wainuiomata Trail Project (WTP) is a mountain bike park under active development. The project's objective is to create a range of mountain bike and walking tracks on the hills between Mount Towai and Wainuiomata. Hutt City Council intends to name this reserve area Waiu Park.
Several tracks have been completed, ranging in difficulty from a beginner track (Wetland Loop), through to dedicated downhill tracks with challenging drops and other obstacles (Beeline and Spoonhill).
Access to the tracks is via either the saddle of Wainuiomata Hill or from the end of Waiu Street. The land at the end of Waiu Street has a sizeable cark park, with a tap and drinking foundtain. Motorcross riders frequently make use of an area near the Waiu Street carpark, however are prohibited from using the trails listed here.
The WTP has secured funding from the Hutt City Council to assist with development of the project. Even so, most of the tracks have been built by volunteers, led and coordinated by a local school teacher.
Total number of tracks for Wainuiomata trail project 14; total distance of all tracks 14km.
