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.
- How to get there
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Belmont Regional Park is accessible by both private vehicle and public transport
- Contact the ranger
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Chris Wootten
- 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
- 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.
- Belmont Regional Park management plan
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Regional Park Management Plans are agreements between Greater Wellington and the community about how the park will be managed
- 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