Belmont
Belmont Trail Park is a great mountain biking destination nestled in the lush bush-covered hills between Lower Hutt and Porirua. Riders can explore flowing single tracks, technical off camber descents, and scenic trails that wind beneath a dense canopy of native trees like tawa, rātā, and rimu, creating an immersive bush experience just 10 minutes from the city.
About
Belmont
Belmont Regional Park – Powered by BAMBA
Spanning over 3,500 hectares of rolling hills, open farmland, and bush-clad valleys between Porirua and the Hutt Valley, Belmont Regional Park is one of the Wellington region’s true adventure playgrounds. From historic sites like the Korokoro Dam and WWII ammunition bunkers, to iconic landmarks like Boulder Hill, Cannons Head, and Belmont Trig, the park offers spectacular views and endless opportunities to explore.
At the heart of the riding scene here is BAMBA — the Belmont Area Mountain Bike Association. Since 2009, BAMBA has been championing trail development, maintenance, and access for mountain bikers and other park users, working closely with the community and local authorities to keep the stoke high and the trails running sweet.
With around 70km of trails ranging from cruisy cross-country to gritty technical climbs and descents, there’s something for everyone. The bulk of the network sits in the grade 3 range, with 38km of intermediate singletrack, along with almost 17km of grade 2 trails, making Belmont a fantastic destination for riders looking to build confidence or just enjoy flowing, scenic trails. More advanced riders can hunt out more challenging climbs, fast descents, and natural features throughout the park.
Whether you’re here to chase views, test your legs, or soak up the serenity, Belmont has the terrain, and BAMBA helps make it rideable.
Keen to learn more, get involved, or support the trails?
Visit bamba.org.nz to find trail maps, volunteer opportunities, and ways to support the awesome work BAMBA does.
BAMBA
Talk to us about building and maintaining trails in Belmont.
trail etiquette
Riding or walking Wellington trails requires you to share the track, cycleway or road with others – fellow cyclists and walkers, but also dogs and horses. Here are a few important pointers to foster positive attitudes between different trail users and remember we are lucky that WCC have given us access to their land.
Share the Trail
Respect others on the track. Give way to walkers, use a bell or greeting, and be patient when passing. Ride in small groups and stay in control at all times.
Ride Only Where Allowed
Stick to open and permitted trails. Respect seasonal closures, leave gates as you found them, and plan ahead with food, tools, and warm clothing.
Protect the Track
Don’t damage the trail. Avoid skidding, cutting corners, or riding in wet conditions. Take your rubbish home and clean your bike to stop weeds spreading.
Follow Road Rules
Be predictable and courteous. Stop at lights, signal clearly, and let traffic pass when safe. Ride no more than two abreast and always offer a smile or wave.
pre ride, re-ride, freeride
Build confidence, not risk. Start slow with a warm-up lap to check the trail ("Pre-Ride"), go again to learn the features ("Re-Ride"), then let loose once you know what’s coming ("Free-Ride"). This approach helps you ride safer, progress faster, and have more fun.
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trail Map
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