Puke Ariki / Haywards Korokoro Traverse
Walking/Running, Tramping/Hiking, Mountain Biking21.6km
A rewarding full-day scenic walk or ride that traverses the length of Belmont Regional Park.
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About the park
Belmont Regional Park covers 3,500 hectares of hill country and farmland between Hutt Valley and Porirua. It’s the perfect playground for walkers, runners, mountain bikers, and even horse riders.
Choose from more than 10 different trails. Belmont Park includes short beginner routes or day-long journeys where you can take in some of the park’s exciting features. Visit the historic Korokoro Dam and WWII ammunition magazines. Or travel the original Old Coach Road between Lower Hutt and Porirua.
Take in spectacular views over the region across Boulder Hill, Round Knob, Canons Head, and Belmont Trig. There are plenty of peaceful spots to picnic by a waterfall.
Explore the trails
Electric Avenue
Walking/Running, Mountain Biking979m
An adventurous downhill mountain bike ride with features to hone your skills along the way.
Belmont Trig Track
Walking/Running, Mountain Biking2.3km
Get a taste of back country life on this half-day scenic walk or ride through mature native forest.
4 Degrees
Walking/Running, Mountain Biking3.4km
This trail is named after its gentle four degree gradient, making it an easy option for mountain bikers and walkers to access Old Coach Road.
Borderline
Walking/Running, Mountain Biking1.1km
Borderline is a fast downhill mountain bike track with steep drops, jumps and a few surprises to keep you alert.
Bull-A-Varde
Walking/Running, Mountain Biking441m
This mountain bike track is a vital link between popular riding trails in Belmont Regional Park.
Bull Run
Walking/Running, Mountain Biking1.5km
A flowing mountain bike trail that weaves through a protected sanctuary in the heart of Belmont Regional Park.
Connect Four
Walking/Running, Mountain Biking683m
A short two-way mountain bike track that links two popular riding routes in Belmont Regional Park.
Wētā
Walking/Running, Mountain Biking647m
A short and snappy downhill mountain bike ride that connects to other trails in Belmont Regional Park.
Thomas Mallender
Getting there
There are multiple entrances to Belmont Regional Park and most have car parking available. You can enter:
- via State Highway 2 (Lower Hutt):
- Cornish Street in Korokoro
- Oakleigh Street in Maungaraki
- Stratton Street in Normandale
- Hill Road, Belmont
- Kaitangata Crescent, Kelson
- Dry Creek via Hebden Crescent, near the State Highway 58 (Haywards Hill) intersection.
- via State Highway 1 (Porirua):
- Cannons Creek via Mungavin Ave and the Cannons Creek Lakes Reserve
- Tākapu Road, Grenada North.
There are regular bus and train services to Lower Hutt, Porirua and the surrounding areas. Timetables are available from Metlink.