Walk Details
NZ Walking Routes > Wellington > Lower Hutt > Boulder Hill Track (Belmont Regional Park)
Boulder Hill Track (Belmont Regional Park)
- Location
This park entrance is at Kaitangata Crescent, Kelson, reached via State Highway 2.
Belmont Regional Park is open daily from 8am until dusk
- Description
A scenic climb to Boulder Hill, starting at the Kaitangata Crescent, Kelson entrance to the park. The track passes through regenerating scrub and native bush, giving good views of the Hutt Valley on the way and sweeping vistas of Porirua harbour from the peneplain fields at the top. Look for remnants of ancient boulder block fields. Return the same way. No dogs. Not suitable for mountain buggies.
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During lambing (Aug-Oct) a part of this walk is closed. 10-15 mins from the summit (private farm).Look for greywacke boulders and trees with needle like tree trunks.
- Duration
- 2.0 hours
- Level
- Medium
- Amenities
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- Birds
- Carpark
- Historical
- Plant Life
- Source
- www.gw.govt.nz
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