The Tracks Print yourself a copy of this map before you go: current Tracks Map in PDF format - December 2007. You can also see our tracks online at Tracks.org.nz. For those of you interested to know how much up & down there is in the Park, check out this very useful altitude profile of the "Grand Loop" at Makara. Thanks to Erwan for creating this!How to get to the Park Ride or drive to the suburb of Karori; off-road riding options include over Wrights Hill from the Santuary Fencline and along Sky Line. If you are not from Wellington but you can find your way to the Beehive, at the end of Lambton Quay - then follow the overhead trolly bus wires above Bowen St - they lead all the way through Karori to Mud Cycles and South Karori Road (about 5km). Head down South Karori Road for 1 km - you'll see the car park and foot bridge on the right side of the road. Print yourself a copy of the tracks map (see above) before you go, there is also a map board in the carpark. You'll find a toilet along with bike washing and water facilities in the car park, cheers Wellington City Council.Once you are at the car park ride up the Koru, if it is your first time to Makara Peak be sure to check out our First Timers Guide.
Print yourself a copy of this map before you go: current Tracks Map in PDF format - December 2007. You can also see our tracks online at Tracks.org.nz.
For those of you interested to know how much up & down there is in the Park, check out this very useful altitude profile of the "Grand Loop" at Makara. Thanks to Erwan for creating this!
Ride or drive to the suburb of Karori; off-road riding options include over Wrights Hill from the Santuary Fencline and along Sky Line. If you are not from Wellington but you can find your way to the Beehive, at the end of Lambton Quay - then follow the overhead trolly bus wires above Bowen St - they lead all the way through Karori to Mud Cycles and South Karori Road (about 5km).
Head down South Karori Road for 1 km - you'll see the car park and foot bridge on the right side of the road. Print yourself a copy of the tracks map (see above) before you go, there is also a map board in the carpark. You'll find a toilet along with bike washing and water facilities in the car park, cheers Wellington City Council.
Once you are at the car park ride up the Koru, if it is your first time to Makara Peak be sure to check out our First Timers Guide.