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The Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park has over 40 kilometres of cycling tracks set in 250 hectares of native bush.
The Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park has over 40 kilometres of cycling tracks set in 250 hectares of native bush. It offers breathtaking views over Wellington from the summit at a height of 412 metres. Trails are graded as beginner, easy, intermediate, advanced, expert, extreme, and 4WD. The 12 kilometre long Grand Loop is a comprehensive route, offering panoramic views extending from Kapiti Island in the north to the Kaikoura Ranges in the south.
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122/116 S Karori Rd, Karori, Wellington 6012, New Zealand
+64 4-499 4444
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