East Harbour Regional Park

Butterfly Creek Navigation Training – Eastbourne/ East Harbour Regional Park

Date: 3 May 2025.
Trip type: Day Nav(M).
Location: Eastbourne.
Author: Faye.
Trampers: Anne (trip leader), Ethan , Jess, Josh, Bryan, Sara, Daniel, Faye.

The navigation training started with learning some theory at a cafe in Eastbourne. We stocked up on breakfast and coffee while learning about map features, coordinates, how to use a compass and the basics of taking a bearing. We then headed up into the Northern Forest section of East Harbour Regional Park (See: https://www.wellingtonnz.com/visit/trails/east-harbour-regional-park). On … Read more

Pencarrow Lakes mountain bike trip

Date: 19 November 2011.
Trip type: EM MTB.
Location: East Harbour Regional Park, Wellington .
Author: Maarten Ruiter.
Trampers: Maarten Ruiter.

We all met at 9am in the car park at the end of Muritai Road, Eastbourne, on a lovely Saturday morning. Most people got there a little early to make last minute adjustments to their bike and meet the group. When all 8 riders (Pete, Maarten, Wayne, Jarard, Dave, Anna, Snaiet, and Natascha) were present … Read more