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SavePencarrow Heads, which is part of the East Harbour Regional Park, surrounds Lake Kohangapiripiri and Lake Kohangatera. These freshwater lakes, and their associated wetlands, are of "national ecological importance" being home to a wide variety of native plants and wildlife.
The area is popular with walkers and bikers, being especially busy on weekends
From the Lower Pencarrow Lighthouse, a network of tracks provides several options including: continuing to Baring Head, climbing to the Light House Track, a loop around Lake Kohangapiripiri, or traversing Cameron Ridge between the lakes.
The Light House Track and other hill tops in the Parangarahu Lakes block provide panoramic views of the lakes, Cook Strait, and Wellington Harbour.
The area is popular with walkers and bikers, being especially busy on weekends
From the Lower Pencarrow Lighthouse, a network of tracks provides several options including: continuing to Baring Head, climbing to the Light House Track, a loop around Lake Kohangapiripiri, or traversing Cameron Ridge between the lakes.
The Light House Track and other hill tops in the Parangarahu Lakes block provide panoramic views of the lakes, Cook Strait, and Wellington Harbour.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: Conservation Reserve
Access Info:
Entry to the area is via the large car park at the end of Muritai Road, Eastbourne. Proceed through Burdans Gate and follow Pencarrow along the rugged coastline of Wellington Harbour.
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- Mountain Bike
12 trails
- Hike
12 trails
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12 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of Dec 13, 2025Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 11
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 12
- Trails E-Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 12
- Trails Trail Running
- 12
- Total Distance
- 19 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,818 ft
- Total Vertical
- 455 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 467 ft
- Reports
- 47
- Photos
- 30
- Ridden Counter
- 2,193
Popular Pencarrow Head Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.3 • 4 miles • 897 ft • 680 •
Gravel road that follows the coast from the South end of Eastbourne to Pencarrow head. Walkers and bikers can access the track to Pencarrow Lighthouse and the Kohangapiripiri and Kohangatera Lakes. Note that the return ride can be...
• 95 ★ 3.5 • 4 miles • 298 ft • 409 •
***Restricted access between the shipwreck near lake kohongatera and the gate approx 500m north of where the track reaches the beach. Clear private property signs at both ends. Go to...
• 85 ★ 3.0 • 1 mile • 257 ft • 269 •
Climb up to the Upper Lighthouse for spectacular views over Wellington Harbour and Cook Strait. Climbing up to the Upper Lighthouse adds a bit of spice to the relatively sedate Pencarrow journey. The first half of the climb from the...
• 75 ★ 2.5 • 2 miles • 519 ft • 66 •
Interesting single track around the shores of Lake Kohangapiripiri. Lake Kohangapiripiri is an important ecological area, consisting of a freshwater lake and associated wetland area. This track continues along the ridge from the point...
• 55 ★ 3.0 • 2 miles • 388 ft • 65 •
Traverses the ridge between Lake Kohangapiripiri and Lake Kohangatera. A grassy track that climbs through farmland to the ridge between Lake Kohangapiripiri and Lake Kohangatera. With great views of the lakes, and beyond, this is a very...
• 45 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 234 ft • 25 •
Gentle and picturesque meander around the eastern shore of Lake Kohangatera. A picturesque cruise around the eastern shore of Lake Kohangatera and its inland wetland. About 0.3km past the track that went to the now permanently removed...
• 5 ★ 4.0 • 4,844 ft • 270 ft • 15 •
Old farm track that heads up the hill to just south of Inconstant Point, and then down to the Light House Track saddle. From the Kohangapiripiri Lookout, continue up the hill along a reasonably well defined track through the grass. The...
Photos of Pencarrow Head Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kohanapiripiri | Dec 14, 2025 @ 4:16pm (Pacific/Auckland) Dec 13, 2025 | Variable | NeilSsWEQS | ||
| Light House Track | Oct 5, 2025 @ 2:10pm (Pacific/Auckland) Oct 4, 2025 | Wet | Saahilt | ||
| Pencarrow to Wainui Coast Rd | Oct 5, 2025 @ 2:10pm (Pacific/Auckland) Oct 4, 2025 | Variable | Saahilt | ||
| Pencarrow Head | Oct 5, 2025 @ 2:10pm (Pacific/Auckland) Oct 4, 2025 | Variable | Saahilt | ||
| Kohangatera | Jul 13, 2021 @ 8:34pm Jul 13, 2021 | Variable | Froggles | ||
| Kohangatera Lookout | Jan 19, 2020 @ 9:25pm Jan 19, 2020 | Dry | whynotnowtoday | ||
| Inconstant Point | Oct 25, 2019 @ 3:33pm Oct 25, 2019 | Dry | Caseysj | ||
| Kohanapiripiri Lookout | Oct 25, 2019 @ 3:33pm Oct 25, 2019 | Dry | Caseysj | ||
| Cameron Ridge | Oct 25, 2019 @ 3:33pm Oct 25, 2019 | Dry | Caseysj |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UG3nFh | wishlist | trail | activity #86017679 | Dec 24, 2025 @ 3:57pm Dec 24, 2025 |
| UG3nFh | wishlist | trail | activity #85927108 | Dec 22, 2025 @ 10:40pm Dec 22, 2025 |
| NeilSsWEQS | add | report | activity #85495235 | Dec 13, 2025 @ 7:16pm Dec 13, 2025 |
| Saahilt | add | report | activity #81725555 and 2 more | Oct 4, 2025 @ 9:26pm Oct 4, 2025 |
| Vailixi | add | report | activity #76197139 | Jul 18, 2025 @ 6:32pm Jul 18, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Track description is wrong this is close to... | May 23, 2025 @ 8:30pm May 23, 2025 | ||
| trail | One of my favourite trails, if riding an... | Apr 30, 2025 @ 5:53pm Apr 30, 2025 | ||
| trail | Worth a ride or walk to the top, the view is... | Apr 30, 2025 @ 5:41pm Apr 30, 2025 | ||
| trail | Has anything about accessing changed in the... | Sep 4, 2023 @ 2:31pm Sep 4, 2023 | ||
| trail | There is no longer a boardwalk across the... | Aug 8, 2023 @ 5:31pm Aug 8, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oruaiti Reserve | 3 | 2.2 km | |||
| Centennial Reserve | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4.3 km | |
| Southern Suburbs | 3 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 km |
| Mt Vic | 9 | 7 | 4 | 5.4 km | |
| East Harbour Regional Park | 2 | 1 | 5.6 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 12 | 19 miles | 3,819 ft | 8 miles | 456 ft | #8,029 | #164 | 30 | 47 | 1,980 | ||
| E-Bike | 1 | 938 ft | 151 ft | 938 ft | 151 ft | 32 | 268 | |||||
| Hike | 12 | 19 miles | 3,819 ft | 8 miles | 456 ft | #7,869 | #151 | 47 | 35 | |||
| Trail Running | 12 | 19 miles | 3,819 ft | 8 miles | 456 ft | #7,017 | #139 | 47 | 38 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Pencarrow Head
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Pencarrow Head?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Pencarrow Head are:
- Inconstant Point (4/5)
- Kohangatera (4/5)
- Pencarrow to Wainui Coast Rd (3.9/5)
- Light House Track (3.8/5)
- Cameron Ridge (3.8/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Pencarrow Head?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Pencarrow Head are:
- April (16 activities)
- September (14 activities)
- January (14 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Pencarrow Head?
Check the Pencarrow Head trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Pencarrow Head?
The longest trail in Pencarrow Head is Pencarrow Head at 4.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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