Bothamley Park Walkway

About the trail

Bothamley Park Walkway is an easy trail along Kenepuru Stream. The gentle gradient makes it perfect for families, buggies, bikes, and wheelchair users. 

The trail is mostly a 3-metre wide gravel track. It goes through regenerated bush and pine forests, with access paths down to the stream. The trail has plenty of seats to stop at along the way. 

At the northern end of the trail, follow the signs to Ascot Park playground - a great place for a break. The playground was upgraded in 2021 and includes a double flying fox, a big slide, toilets and picnic tables.

This is an in/out track so you can walk as far as you want before returning to your start point. The trail has many entry points that connect to the surrounding suburbs.

Getting there

• Public transport is available to Porirua and the surrounding areas. Timetables are available from Metlink. It's a 21 minute walk to the car park from Porirua railway station via the Mepham Place underpass.
• The main trail entrance starts from the clearly signposted Bothamley Park car park on Champion Street, Cannons Creek.
• There are various entry points on the trail connecting to nearby suburbs including Aotea, Cannons Creek and Waitangirua. Parking is available.

Know before you go 

• Get ready using Plan My Walk by the NZ Mountain Safety Council for track alerts, weather forecasts, trip reviews and a packing list.
• There are plenty of seating areas along the path.
• The trail is suitable for children and most levels of fitness.
• Take warm waterproof clothing, durable footwear, sunscreen, food and water.
• Avoid streams during heavy rain.

For more tips and advice before heading out on Wellington’s trails check out our before you go section.