Event details
See East Harbour Regional Park from a new perspective.
On this guided walk, you’ll discover Ōrua-pouanui/Baring Head on the remote coast of Raukawa Moana/Cook Strait. You'll walk alongside regenerating native bush, WW2 remnants, and unique windswept ecosystems. The route offers panoramic views Te Whanganui a Tara/Wellington harbour.
Experienced guides from the local community will bring you to the heritage-listed lighthouse complex and share stories of the history of this important maritime facility. You’ll also visit NIWA’s Atmospheric Research Station, normally closed to the public.
Please note:
- Ōrua-pouanui/Baring Head is very exposed and weather can change quickly, so come prepared.
- Bring sturdy walking shoes, a packed lunch, water, sunscreen and sun hat, and warm and weatherproof layers.
- This walk is approximately three hours with some steep sections and requires a good level of fitness. It is not suitable for kids under 13.
Transport:
A free bus is available to transport you from Lower Hutt to the Baring Head Carpark, returning at the end of the walk. Two pick up locations are available
- Waterloo Train Station - pick up time at 9am
- Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub (Wainuiomata Road) - pick up time 9.20am
Bookings for transport on the bus are essential.
For updates about the event, including any changes or cancellations, be sure to click 'interested' on our Facebook event page. Marking yourself as 'interested' on Facebook does not book you a place on the walk.
Space is limited.