Wellington Regional Trails
Dirt track with a blue sign post that has text 'Rough Justice' on it. Rolling hills and a city can be seen in the background.

A bumpy mountain biking trail that lives up to its name.

Walking time

10 min

Length

650m

Uses

Mountain Biking

Type

Ex-farm track

Mountain Bike Grade

Intermediate: Grade 3

Profile

244m highest point

Dogs

No

About the trail

Rough Justice is a bumpy trail that provides a quick connection to other trails within Ngā Ara o Rangituhi. The rutted terrain was once farmland (take extra care when riding these sections). 

This trail links downhill mountain bikers from the end of Chimney Sweep to Farm Road.

Getting there

  • Start at the Raiha Street entrance to Ngā Ara o Rangituhi. Head along Farm Road for 2km until you reach the start of Rough Justice.
  • Alternatively, start high and ride down Farm Road from the top of Te Ara Utiwai and then via Chimney Sweep until you reach Rough Justice.
  • There are regular bus and train services to Porirua and the surrounding area. Timetables are available from Metlink.

Know before you go

For more tips and advice before heading out on Wellington’s trails check out our before you go section.

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A walking path through the bushes at Te Ara Utiwai in Rangituhi in Porirua, New Zealand.

Te Ara Utiwai

Ngā Ara o RangituhiThe Te Ara Utiwai trail in Porirua is a gentle climb to Te Titiro o Rangituhi (Rangituhi lookout) through native bush.

A young child looks at 'the Smurf corner', a manmade fairy village on the Spicer Link Trail.

Spicer Link

Ngā Ara o RangituhiOnly a few minutes from Porirua, an easy, family-friendly trail weaves through the bush, offering glimpses of fairies amongst the trees.

A person wearing a vest sits on a bench looking at the scenic landscape from Rangituhi/Colonial Knob Walkway.

Rangituhi / Colonial Knob Walkway

Ngā Ara o RangituhiReward your steep climb up several hundred steps with views over Porirua and beyond.

Chimney Sweep

Ngā Ara o RangituhiA sweeping downhill trail with a chimney jump and other fun features.

Dirt pathway surrounded by green tress and moss.

Tumeke

Ngā Ara o RangituhiA ‘tumeke’ downhill ride with options for upping the ante.

The Doctor

Ngā Ara o RangituhiExplore exotic native forest and open landscapes on this quick and easy one-hour trail.

Farm Road

Ngā Ara o RangituhiA moderate climb to the Rangituhi lookout that connects to popular trails within Ngā Ara o Rangituhi.

Crash Palace

Ngā Ara o RangituhiExpert riders can smash their way down this bumpy trail full of tight turns and corners.

Blaster

Ngā Ara o RangituhiBlast downhill through a challenging course of berms, tight switchbacks and tables.

A mountain biker sits at the end of a hill ridge on the Puketiro Loop track looking out towards the Pāuatahanui Inlet.

Puketiro Loop

Battle Hill Farm Forest ParkClimb through dense pine plantations and take in views over Pāuatahanui on this intermediate trail suitable for walkers, bikers, and horse riders.