The green native bush of Belmont Regional Park, with streams and hills.

A popular and extensive setting for recreation activities and protection of the natural environment.

Located between Lower Hutt and Porirua, a 25-minute drive from Wellington city, Belmont Regional Park is the largest of its kind in the region.

A popular spot for walking, hiking, and mountain biking, it has many entrances from Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, and Porirua.

The climb to the trig station, 456 metres above sea level, provides sweeping views over Porirua Harbour, Lower Hutt, and ancient boulder block fields.

Within the bush-clad valley are a variety of areas available for group activities and events. Particularly near the Dry Creek and Stratton Street park entrances. The Stratton Street wool shed classroom is available to book.

A camping ground at Dry Creek provides picnic tables, toilets, and drinking water. 

Features of historical significance include the Korokoro Dam, Pareraho , ammunition stores from the Second World War, and the original main coach road from Wellington.

Location details

Jurisdiction Greater Wellington Regional Council
Permits required Yes, apply for a concession
Location descriptors Parks, forest parks, communal Spaces, regional parks, multi-purpose spaces, nature reserves, playgrounds, picnic areas, hiking trails, campsites, conservation areas, trees, palms.

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Camp Wainuiomata screen location. Has several buildings and is surrounded by forest and bush.

Camp Wainuiomata

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The Percy Scenic Reserve, features walking tracks, lawns, native bushes, gardens, and a large waterfall.

Percy Scenic Reserve

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Ataturk Memorial Park

Ataturk Memorial Park

166 Breaker Bay Road, Breaker Bay, Wellington | 34This park has a moving memorial with excellent views of the harbour and open sea.

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Mount Victoria Quarry

Ellice Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington | 35An abandoned quarry site perched on Wellington’s Mount Victoria has many advantages as a film location.

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Harcourt Park

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The Wrights Hill Fortress screen location, located in Karori overlooking Wellington from an old gun emplacement. The location includes historic monuments, underground landmarks, and tunnels.

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Whitireia Park

Whitireia Road, Tītahi Bay, Porirua | 83An expansive, coastal area of park and wilderness just north of the capital.

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Pāuatahanui Inlet

Pāuatahanui, Porirua | 85A site of significant conservation value, the estuary is easily accessible in Porirua.