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Greater Wellington Great Outdoors

http://www.gw.govt.nz/summerevents

Escape with us this summer....

Explore the regional parks and forests on your doorstep with the Regional Council's Greater Wellington Great Outdoors programme. We offer more than 50 events set in some of the region's most spectacular landscapes.

Nearly all events are within one hour's drive of Wellington city and hosted by local experts.

Bookings

Most events are free. You must book ahead for events with maximum numbers.

For more information on our full programme, please visit www.gw.govt.nz/summerevents

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Past Events 46

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Sun., 2 Apr. 9:00 AM

Rimutaka Rail Trail

Pakuratahi Forest, Upper Hutt

Sat., 1 Apr. 7:40 PM

Queen Elizabeth Park, Paraparaumu

Sun., 26 Mar. 9:00 AM

Akatarawa Forest, Upper Hutt

Sat., 25 Mar. 9:30 AM

Explore Chrystalls Bend

Otaki River, Kapiti

Sat., 25 Mar. 9:00 AM

Parangarahu Lakes Area Mᾱori History Walk

East Harbour Regional Park, Lower Hutt

Sun., 19 Mar. 10:00 AM

Belmont Mountain Bike Club Open Day

Belmont Regional Park, Wellington

Sat., 18 Mar. 9:30 AM

Mt Wainui Heli Tramp

Battle Hill Farm Forest Park, Pauatahanui

Sat., 18 Mar. 9:00 AM

4WD Back Country Akatarawa Tour

Akatarawa Forest, Upper Hutt

Sun., 12 Mar. 10:30 AM

Rongoᾱ Mai, Rongoᾱ Atu

Sun., 12 Mar. 9:30 AM

Child versus Wild

Kaitoke Regional Park, Upper Hutt

Sat., 11 Mar. 11:00 AM

Push Play in the Park

Kaitoke Regional Park, Upper Hutt

Sat., 11 Mar. 10:00 AM

Aero Modellers Annual Rally

Queen Elizabeth Park, Paraparaumu

Sat., 11 Mar. 10:00 AM

Ridge Track Adventure

Kaitoke Regional Park, Upper Hutt

Fri., 10 Mar. 7:00 PM

Rainforest and Rivendell

Kaitoke Regional Park, Upper Hutt

Sun., 5 Mar. 9:00 AM

Giant Rata Journey

East Harbour Regional Park, Lower Hutt

Sea Week - Explore the Whitireia Coast Snorkel Event 2

Whitireia Park, Porirua

Thu., 2 Mar. 10:30 AM

Mitre 10 MEGA Buggy Walk

Queen Elizabeth Park, Kapiti Coast

Sun., 26 Feb. 9:30 AM

Skull Gully Bush Walk

Wainuiomata Water Collection Area, Lower Hutt

Sea Week - Explore Whitireia Coast Snorkel Event 1

Whitireia Park, Porirua

Sat., 25 Feb. 5:30 AM

"I Ruia Mai I Rangiᾱtea" - Astronomy Stargazing Event

Whitireia Park, Porirua

Sun., 19 Feb. 9:00 AM

Maara Roa Traverse

Belmont Regional Park, Wellington

Sat., 18 Feb. 9:00 AM

Cycling Amongst Giants

Wainuiomata Water Collection Area, Lower Hutt

Sun., 12 Feb. 10:00 AM

Paws in the Park Summer Series, Queen Elizabeth Park

Queen Elizabeth Park, Paraparaumu

Sun., 12 Feb. 10:00 AM

Tunnel Gully Mountain Bike Trail Open Day

Pakuratahi Forest, Upper Hutt

Sat., 11 Feb. 5:45 PM

Belmont Sunset Tour 2

Belmont Regional Park, Lower Hutt

Sat., 11 Feb. 10:00 AM

Hutt Gravel Grab

Moonshine Park, Lower Hutt

Sat., 11 Feb. 9:00 AM

Lighthouse and Lakes

East Harbour Regional Park, Lower Hutt

Sun., 5 Feb. 8:30 PM

Night Time Mysteries

Wainuiomata Recreation Area, Lower Hutt

Sat., 4 Feb. 10:30 AM

Beasties, Bugs and Bush

Battle Hill Farm Forest Park, Porirua

Thu., 2 Feb. 10:30 AM

Mitre 10 MEGA Buggy Walk

Trentham Memorial Park, Upper Hutt

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