Tracks & walks in Poneke
Historic heritage in Poneke
Catchpool Valley is the most popular entrance to Rimutaka Forest Park. It includes Orongorongo Valley and its booked huts.Location: Catchpool Valley is located 12 km south of Wainuiomata, on the Coast Road, 45 minutes drive from Wellington.
The Government Buildings Historic Reserve is a historic landmark of Wellington. It is the largest wooden building in the southern hemisphere and you can view it in its fully restored state.Location: Government Buildings, Lambton Quay, Wellington.
Matiu/Somes Island in Wellington Harbour is a predator-free scientific reserve. It is also a historic reserve with a rich multicultural history.Location: Matiu/Somes Island is located in Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington Harbour.
Pencarrow Lakes are tucked in behind Pencarrow Head at the entrance to the Wellington Harbour. You can walk or mountain bike to the lakes.Location: The Pencarrow Lakes are located on the south eastern head of Wellington Harbour.
In the Rimutaka Forest Park you can enjoy some of Wellington's finest mountain biking, not to mention the native birdlife and walking tracks. Alert: A number of alerts have been issued for the Park.Location: The Rimutaka Range between Wellington's Hutt Valley and the Wairarapa Plains.
The 854ha Taputeranga Marine Reserve is located 6 kilometres from the city centre on Wellington's south coast, providing easy access to study, interact with and record marine life and habitats. Location: Taputeranga Marine Reserve is located on the Wellington south coast, approximately 6 km from the city centre.
At Turakirae Head you'll find the largest New Zealand fur seal colony in the Wellington region as well as the internationally-famous geological record revealed by five earthquake-raised beaches. Location: Turakirae Head Scientific Reserve is located approximately 10 km south of the Rimutaka Forest Park main entrance, on the Wainuiomata Coast Road.
Turnbull House is one of Wellington's finest historic buildings. Book now for conferences and corporate group meetings. Location: Turnbull House is in the heart of Wellington City. It is located on Bowen Street, right opposite the Beehive and just a short walk from the Lambton Quay shops.
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