Parked my car at the entrance, it's free for daytime parking. Clean toilets available right there. You can make payments for camping if you want to stay overnight (in your camp or van). This cost is also minimal. Big ground to relax in a quite atmosphere.
Then I tracked the waterfall for nearly 1 km each way. This route is untouched, unfurnished, and quite raw and natural. So bring your tracking shoes as you need to cross the running stream (not too deep, 1 feet at places otherwise 4-6 inches deep) multiple times. I had slippers and enjoyed crossing the stream, enjoying cold water. It's fun, no risk. In the end, you will find a nice waterfall. Best in the area. Keep very little things with yourself, carrying things will be difficult due to rough terrain. Be prepared to have some fun and adventure. Not a good idea to visit with kids (10 years or less).
Keep track of orange/red arrow signals to keep a track both ways. I expect some work on track from the authorities so that more people can visit, keeping its natural...
Read moreBelmont Regional park is a beautiful place to enjoy nature. The park has rolling hills, native bush and great views of Wellington Habour , making its a perfect spot to escape the city. One of the best things to do in the park is hike up to Belmont Trig. From the top, you get amazing 360-degree videos of the area. The hike is long 12 kms but give a good workout, and the path is easy to follow. Another interesting feature is the Korokoro Dam, with beautiful water fall from the entrance - 15 minutes walk to it . It’s adds a unique touch to the walk. The park also offers plenty of parking at the entrance, it’s free during the day. We went on a weekend . There are clean toilets and picnics spots. So it’s great place for families or groups to relax and have a meal. With its mix of nature and good facilities, Belmont Regional Park is a wonderful place to visit in the Welly region. Definitely coming here to try other walk. We walked for 4 hours for this and not...
Read moreIf you have only few hours that you would like to pass while at Wellington and nature is your favorite choice, then you are definitely in the right place..just outside the city! There are several entrance options to the park, and because we came with kids around the ages of 6-14, and the weather was not stable..we decided to do a short hike (about 2.5km on each direction) up to the "boulder hill". It was a very beautiful trail, (suitable for mountain bike also) and it took us about an hour in each direction with the kids and few short stops for regrouping and taking some cover from the passing rain clouds 🌦.. The weather actually gave us a great chance to be escorted by a beautiful rainbow 🌈 the entire hike, as you can see in the photos, and it was worth the getting wet part.😊😅 The view from the hill is stunning. Don't ...
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