Belmont Regional Park
http://www.gw.govt.nz/belmont
Belmont Regional Park
Hebden Cres Kelson Lower Hutt 5010 New Zealand
Dry Creek entrance via Hebden Crescent, near the SH2 and SH 58 (Haywards Hill) intersection. This is where the campsite is situated. The park entrance is a 10-minute walk from Manor Park Station.
For more information about other entrances check the Getting there tab in left hand menu.
Opening hours
Daily from 8am until dusk - During daylight saving months, the campground stays open.
Dogs are permitted on leash in the Korokoro, Stratton St and Dry Creek Valleys. Dogs are not permitted on or near farmland.
Permission is required for horse riding in the farming area. Keys are obtained from the Upper Hutt Depot.
Fireworks are prohibited in all Regional Parks and Forests
Park notices
Temporary farm closure for lambing and calving
Posted 2/7/20
Farmed areas of the park will be closed for lambing and calving from 1 August to 23 September 2020. No public access is permitted on tracks crossing farm land over this period. Please plan your trip to take account of the temporary closure.
COVID-19 update
Posted 9/6/20
We are currently at Alert Level 1. In order to recover from the effects of COVID-19 in our community, it is important to:
- Maintain regular handwashing
- Maintain good hygiene measures (coughing or sneezing into your elbow)
- Keep track of where you have been and who you have seen, including sports teams and recreational groups
About
The breathtaking views and bush-clad valleys of Belmont Regional Park make it a favourite open space for picnics, walking, running, mountain biking and horse riding.
Located in the hill between Porirua and the Hutt Valley, the park features the historic Korokoro Dam, Pareaho Pa, World War II ammunition stores and the original main coach road from Wellington. Climb to the trig, enjoy sweeping views over Porirua Harbour, the Lower Hutt and the remnants of ancient boulder block fields.
At Dry Creek, campers can enjoy basic facilities with toilets and drinking water. Dogs are welcome but not in the farmed areas of park.
