Wellington region

Whitireia Park. Photo: Jeremy Rolfe.

Whitireia Park

Map showing location of Wellington region.

Whitireia Park, in Porirua city, is a headland with commanding views over Mana Island, Porirua Harbour and its environs. The park comprises around 180 hectares of predominantly open space grasslands with a remnant patch of native bush. It provides a unique opportunity for people to undertake a variety of leisure activities, such as walking, mountain biking and fishing.

Location

Whitireia Park is on Te Onepoto Peninsula, overlooking the entrance to Porirua Harbour from the west.

Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

Learn more

Important notices about DOC managed areas in the Wellington region

Wellington NZ website

Footnotes - Wellington Hawke's Bay Conservancy newsletter

Stop the spread of didymo
Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Contacts

Wellington Visitor Centre
Phone: +64 4 384 7770
Address: 18 Manners Street
Wellington
Email: wellingtonvc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details
Kapiti Wellington Area Office
Phone: +64 4 472 5821
Email: wellingtonvc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details
Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai