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1,080 ft
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-62 ft
Descent
00:01:05
Avg time
-32 ft
Altitude change
360 ft
Altitude min
407 ft
Altitude max
407 ft
Altitude start
375 ft
Altitude end
-75.906%
Grade max
34.892%
Grade min
213 ft
Distance climb
419 ft
Distance down
449 ft
Distance flat
00:01:05
Avg time

Nga Tuna Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
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    • Trail Running
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  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #29015 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #33134 in E-Biking
    • #123233 in Trail Running
    • #124637 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner

Nga Tuna is the return trail for Spoonhill/491 for those who do not want to complete all of Spoonhill. This will take you back to Wetland loop.

Turn left to head back to the car park or right to head into Wetland loop and towards The Directa, Westside.

Access Info

Turn right onto Nga Tuna off Spoonhil

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  • 6 miles average
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  • 11 miles avg distance
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        Directions to nga-tuna trailhead (-41.246720, 174.929820)

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        Feb 6, 2019 @ 11:30pm
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        Jun 24, 2017 @ 6:29pm
        Jun 24, 2017

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        youtuber FAST FUN - Nga Tuna Mountain Bike Trail (Grade...
        0:19 | 406 | Mar 7, 2021 , Lower Hutt
        youtuber Nga Tuna @ Wainui Trail Project
        0:17 | 489 | Apr 4, 2019 , Lower Hutt
        Nga Tuna | Wainui Bike Park
        0:27 | 310 | Jan 22, 2021 , Lower Hutt
        9yo - Kisses bank
        0:10 | 110 | Jan 12, 2021 , Lower Hutt

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Nga Tuna

        Where is Nga Tuna located?
        Nga Tuna is located in Wainuiomata Trail Park (WTP), Lower Hutt, New Zealand. It is part of the Wainuiomata Trail Park (WTP) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.24672, 174.92982.
        How hard is Nga Tuna?
        Nga Tuna is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate.
        What is the elevation gain for Nga Tuna?
        Nga Tuna has 30 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 62 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 360 ft to 407 ft.
        Is Nga Tuna a point to point trail?
        Yes, Nga Tuna is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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