Camp Wainuiomata
203 Coast Road, Wainuiomata, Wellington | 12Camp Wainuiomata spans 240 hectares and offers a range of accommodation options in a stunning setting not far from Wellington city.
Less than 5 kilometres long, Broken Hill Road is a rural road that crosses both Porirua and Wellington. It provides access to many walking tracks and picnic spots.
Spicer Botanical Park is at its northern end, next to Colonial Knob Scenic Reserve. Driving south from there you will pass the Spicer Landfill.
The road then enters more remote terrain and narrows to a single lane at times.
Flanked by forest and green fields, it makes for a scenic drive. Parts of it are not suitable for large vehicles.
Location details
| Jurisdiction | Wellington City Council, Porirua City Council |
|---|---|
| Permits required | Yes, apply for a permit |
| Location descriptors | Forest/woods, bush, pines, scrub, coniferous, deciduous, evergreen, foliage, canopy, understory, verdant, serene, wilderness, remote, untamed, uninhabited, vast, uncharted, isolated, solitude, rugged, natural, expanse, scenic, breathtaking, open road, picnic areas. |
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