Belmont Regional Park
The breathtaking views and bush-clad valleys of Belmont Regional Park make it a favourite open space for walking, running, mountain biking and horse riding. Located in the hill country between Porirua and the Hutt Valley, the park features the historic Korokoro Dam, World War II ammunition stores and the original main coach road from Wellington. Boulder Hill has sweeping views over Porirua Harbour, the Lower Hutt valley and the remnants of ancient boulder block fields.
PINE PLANTATION LOGGING OPERATION
Greater Wellington will begin logging a 25 hectare pine plantation at the head of Korokoro Valley near the Stratton Street entrance to Belmont Regional Park in February 2012. Find out more about the logging operation.
Dogs are not permitted in the farmed areas of Belmont Regional Park.
- Contact the ranger
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Jeremy Paterson
- Events
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The park is very popular for many different types of events, especially cross country running and orienteering, mountain biking and horse trail riding
- Getting there and staying safe
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Belmont Regional Park is accessible by both private vehicle and public transport. It has steep hills and is exposed on the tops to wind, rain and mist.
- Horse riding tracks
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There are numerous tracks available in Belmont Regional Park for horse riding. Keep to the tracks and obey all signs.
- Look after your park
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Take care of your park, for today and for future generations
- Mountain biking tracks
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With its wide open spaces and challenging forest tracks, Belmont Regional Park draws mountain bikers from all over the region and beyond
- Park interest groups
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There are many different community groups with an interest in Belmont Regional Park
- Picnics and camping
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Belmont Regional Park is an excellent location for picnics and group camping.
- Walking and tramping tracks
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Belmont Regional Park offers walks over rolling hills, through bush-clad valleys and across farmland
- Korokoro Valley pine plantation logging operation
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A 24 hectare block of 30-year-old pines - located at the head of the Korokoro Valley at Belmont Regional Park's Stratton Street entrance - has reached maturity and will be logged over a period of up to four months, beginning in February 2012 (this differs from the original start date of November 2011).