Activities
Regional parks and forests are enjoyed by Wellington region residents and visitors alike. The variety of landscapes offer natual settings for a wide range of activities - from walking, biking and horse riding through to camping, picnicking, photography, volunteering and events
- Accessible places to visit
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As a result of upgrading over recent years, several of Greater Wellington's regional parks now offer settings that may be enjoyed by people with limited mobility or in wheelchairs.
- Camping
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Take yourself or your family, friends, club or church off camping in the regional parks and forests. There's a range of settings to enjoy, many with easy access to toilets and drinking water
- Volunteer to help
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A number of volunteers are involved in environmental projects within the parks and forests
- Concessions and permits
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Want to go camping, hunting or trailbiking in the parks? Or thinking about running tours, filming or an event? These activities all require a concession or permit
- Corporate planting days
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Take a break from your desk, do some team-building and help out the environment at the same time
- Horse riding
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A variety of tracks are available to horse riders in the regional parks and forest
- Motorised recreation
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The Akatarawa Forest is the largest public space available in the Wellington region for off-road motorised recreation
- Mountain biking
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Mountain biking is a challenging and exhilarating way to explore some of the more beautiful and little known parts of the Wellington region
- Picnics, barbecues and campfires
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You are welcome to picnic anywhere in the parks and forests
- Study and collection of natural materials
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GW has a permit system in place for anyone who wishes to collect any material and/or carry out research within our parks and forests
- Walking, running and hiking
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A walk in one of the regional parks and forests is a great way to explore the diverse landscapes of Greater Wellington