Belmont Regional Park
Cycle Trails
Breathtaking views and bush-clad valleys make Belmont Regional ParK A favourite for walking, running, mountain biking and horse riding.
Located between Porirua and the Hutt Valley, the park spans multiple access points including Korokoro, Belmont, Kelson and Dry Creek.
Highlights include the historic Korokoro Dam, WWII ammunition bunkers, and the original Wellington coach road.
Boulder Hill offers sweeping views across Porirua Harbour and the Hutt Valley, while a network of tracks caters to both casual walkers and experienced riders.
Dry Creek Waterfall is a rewarding short walk (expect stream crossings), while the Korokoro Dam loop is a popular 1–1.5 hour option through native bush.
For a more challenging adventure, the Puke Ariki / Haywards Korokoro Traverse crosses the length of the park with varied terrain and expansive views.
A Day in Belmont Regional Park
8:00am – Start at BreeZen Café. Coffee and something light to start. Keep it easy you’ve got a bit of a walk ahead.
9:00am – Head to Belmont Regional Park (Korokoro entrance). Park on Cornish Street and get straight into the track.
9:15am – Walk to Korokoro Dam. Follow the bush track alongside the old pipeline up to the dam. It’s a steady climb through native bush with a solid payoff at the top.
Allow 2–3 hours return, depending on pace.
12:30pm – Lunch at El Turko. You’ve earned it. Big flavours, easy win, and close enough to keep the day flowing.
2:30pm – Reset at The Recovery Hub. If you’re feeling it after the walk, this is your recovery stop. Stretch, reset, or just slow things down.
4:00pm – Wander through The Dowse Art Museum. Low effort, good pace shift. Walk it out, take your time.
5:00pm – Early dinner at Bellbird Eatery. Finish the day properly. Sit down, relax, and don’t rush off.
LOCAL TIP:
Start from Korokoro if you want an easy win. The Korokoro Dam loop is one of the most popular tracks and gives you a solid hit of native bush without committing to a full-day mission.
If you’re heading higher (like Boulder Hill), go early — it’s exposed and the weather can change quickly.
Cornish Street, Korokoro
Oakleigh Street, Maungaraki
Stratton Street, Normandale
Hill Road, Belmont
Kaitangata Crescent, Kelson
Dry Creek via Hebden Crescent, near the State Highway 2 and State Highway 58 (Haywards Hill) intersection.
There are multiple entry points to Belmont Regional Park, and most of these have car parking available:
Choose your entry based on the walk or ride you’re planning — tracks don’t all loop back to the same place.
How to get there
Belmont Regional Park spans between Porirua and the Hutt Valley, with multiple access points depending on where you’re coming from.
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Best route
From Lower Hutt, the most common entries are:
Cornish Street (Korokoro)
Oakleigh Street (Maungaraki)
Stratton Street (Normandale)
Hill Road (Belmont)
Kaitangata Crescent (Kelson)
From State Highway 2:
You can access the park via Dry Creek (Hebden Crescent) near the SH2/SH58 intersection.
Most entry points have parking available. Public transport can get you close, but you’ll likely need to walk to reach the trailheads.