Approaching Lake Kohangapiripiri

There are two distinct areas. To the north, the hills between Eastbourne and Wainuiomata are clothed in some of the best beech/rata forest in the Wellington area. In contrast, the damp valley floors contain lush semi-swamp forest including kahikatea, pukatea and nikau palms.

To the south, the Pencarrow Coast provides sweeping views and diverse geological features. It cradles the nationally significant freshwater wetlands of Kohangatera and Kohangapiripiri managed by the Department of Conservation, and is home to a wealth of native plants and wildlife.

	Petone foreshore from East Harbour Regional Park

For maps of the park's Northern and Lakes Blocks please refer to the blue box on the right of the screen.

Lakes (Pencarrow) Block:  Burdan’s Gate, at the end of Muritai Rd, Eastbourne. Vehicles are not permitted south of Burdan's Gate. You can rent bikes from Burdans Gate Bike Shed at the end of Muritai Road.

There is no public road to the Baring Head Lighthouse Reserve. If you wish to visit you will need to ask the neighbouring landowners for permission. Contact the park ranger for landowner details.

Eastbourne: Korohiwa Rd (Bus Barn), Kowhai Street, Muritai Road and MacKenzie Road. Days Bay: Williams Park, Ferry Road.
York Bay: Kaitawa Road
Lowry Bay: Cheviot Road, Dillon St
Pt Howard: Howard Road, Ngaumatau Road
Wainuiomata Hill Rd near the lookout. You need to approach the carpark via Wainuiomata.
Wainuiomata: Lees Grove, Fraser Street, Gardiner Grove and Stanley Street.

If travelling by private vehicle: Some of these streets are narrow, with restricted parking. Please consider local residents and do not block entranceways.

By public transport:
Eastbourne: Take a No 81 or 83 bus along Marine Parade and Muritai Road (Mon-Sun), or Nos 82, 84 and 85 (Mon-Fri). The Dominion Post ferry runs between Queens Wharf and Days Bay (Mon-Sun).

Wainuiomata: Take bus No 170 from Waterloo Interchange (Mon-Sun). Park entrances are near Main Rd, Wainuiomata.

To find the easiest way to get from your home to the park, see Greater Wellington's journey planner.