Queen Elizabeth Park
Queen Elizabeth Park is the last area of natural dunes on Kapiti's coastline. Once part of a swathe of duneland stretching from Paekakariki to Foxton, the park reminds us how the coastline appeared before large-scale human settlement. Greater Wellington is working with the community to protect and enhance this environment while providing a great place to enjoy the outdoors.
With its 650 hectares of easy terrain edged by a sandy beach, Queen Elizabeth Park has plenty of space to enjoy swimming, fishing, walking, cycling, horseriding, picnics or group activities.
The park is steeped in history including pa sites at Whareroa and Wainui beaches and evidence of the 20,000 strong US marine camps from World War II The Tramway Museum is situated near the MacKays Crossing entrance, with historic trams running on the 2km line to Whareroa Beach.
- How to get there
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Queen Elizabeth Park is accessible by both private vehicle and public transport
- Looking after yourself and the park
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Please consider others as well as the park
- Environment
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While some parts of Queen Elizabeth Park have been altered, the basic system of coastal and inland dunes backed by wetlands remains intact
- Events
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With sites available for booking, Queen Elizabeth Park is extremely popular for group events and picnics
- Group picnics and events
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Good picnic spots are located throughout the park
- History
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The coastal setting, plentiful food and central location of what is now Queen Elizabeth Park have long attracted people to the area
- Horse riding
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Queen Elizabeth Park is an ideal venue for horseriding, with easy trails over farmland and ready access to the beach
- Management plan
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Management plans are agreements between Greater Wellington and the community about how a regional park will be managed
- Mountain biking
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Mountain biking is permitted in designated areas
- Park interest groups
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There are many clubs and other organisations taking an interest in and enjoying Queen Elizabeth Park
- Swimming and fishing
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The beach is excellent for swimming
- Walking
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The natural rolling dunes and wetlands of Queen Elizabeth Park are popular for walkers and runners of all ages and abilities
- Contact the ranger
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Dean Scott