Wellington's premier mountain bike park set in 250 hectares of regenerating native bush.
With over 40 kilometres of world class single track, a 72 metre long suspension bridge, and panoramic views across Wellington Harbour, Cook Strait and the upper South Island, Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park has something for riders of all ages and abilities. Read More
Ride
With over 40kms of trails with everything from the steepest and sketchiest gnar, to super-fast machine-built flow, to family-friendly rolling trails, there's something for riders of all abilities and skill levels at Mākara Peak.
Conservation
Mākara Peak is located in 250 hectares of native bush at various stages of regeneration and is an important element of Wellington’s Outer Green Belt.
Since the park was established, volunteers having been working to reintroduce key native species including kahikatea, rimu, tawa, kohekohe, maire and miro (and many others), while setting up and managing a comprehensive network of trap lines to help eradicate introduced pests like rats and stoats to support the reintroduction of native birds.
Support us
The Park relies heavily on volunteer labour, donations and grants to build and maintain tracks and carry out conservation work. Over 4,500 volunteer hours are spent developing and maintaining the park each year. Your support makes a real difference.
