Korokoro Dam New Zealand
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The following 'Korokoro Dam' video gives you an impression of what you will see and can expect of the short walk that goes through native bush to the Korokoro Dam on the North Island of New Zealand.
Korokoro, Lower Hutt - Professionals
Korokoro is a Lower Hutt suburb located directly above Petone and the foreshore. It is well known as the dress circle of the Western Hills with many properties enjoying uninterrupted panoramic views of Wellington, Lower Hutt and the harbour.
Korokoro retains a strong sense of community generally found in more remote rural areas despite being conveniently placed only 10 minutes from Wellington and only 5 minutes to the Lower Hutt CBD.
The combination of ample open spaces and established native bush reserve areas, results in a quiet and tranquil environment.
There are approximately 500 homes in the area which provide a diverse mix of styles ranging from early 20th century villas and cottages through to the most modern architectural styles.
Korokoro offers a wide variety of walking tracks through bush clad hills and breath taking views from points overlooking the Wellington harbour. One of the well-known bushwalking tracks is the Korokoro Dam track. The track is suitable for walking or mountain biking and residents find it is a great way to get back to nature.
If you are up for the challenge, there is also a four hour walk around the Belmont trig where you will be rewarded with some of the best scenic views of the Wellington Region and the edge of the South Island.
For young families in the area, Korokoro School caters students from years one to eight and is a focal point for the local community. There is an excellent Play centre, an active Scout Group and a community swimming pool located at the School.
Korokoro is the perfectly placed suburb, letting you enjoy a peaceful sunrise while still being closely located to both Wellington and Lower Hutt City.
Korokoro, Lower Hutt - Professionals
Korokoro is a Lower Hutt suburb located directly above Petone and the foreshore. It is well known as the dress circle of the Western Hills with many properties enjoying uninterrupted panoramic views of Wellington, Lower Hutt and the harbour.
Korokoro retains a strong sense of community generally found in more remote rural areas despite being conveniently placed only 10 minutes from Wellington and only 5 minutes to the Lower Hutt CBD.
The combination of ample open spaces and established native bush reserve areas, results in a quiet and tranquil environment.
There are approximately 500 homes in the area which provide a diverse mix of styles ranging from early 20th century villas and cottages through to the most modern architectural styles.
Korokoro offers a wide variety of walking tracks through bush clad hills and breath taking views from points overlooking the Wellington harbour. One of the well-known bushwalking tracks is the Korokoro Dam track. The track is suitable for walking or mountain biking and residents find it is a great way to get back to nature.
If you are up for the challenge, there is also a four hour walk around the Belmont trig where you will be rewarded with some of the best scenic views of the Wellington Region and the edge of the South Island.
For young families in the area, Korokoro School caters students from years one to eight and is a focal point for the local community. There is an excellent Play centre, an active Scout Group and a community swimming pool located at the School.
Korokoro is the perfectly placed suburb, letting you enjoy a peaceful sunrise while still being closely located to both Wellington and Lower Hutt City.
Maungaraki, Lower Hutt - Professionals
Maungaraki is a suburb nestled on the Western Hills of Lower Hutt between Korokoro and Normandale. Maungaraki overlooks the Hutt Valley, Petone and the Wellington Harbour giving homeowner’s spectacular breath taking views.
This suburb is surrounded by a number of beautiful native parks including the Belmont Regional Park, which is a great spot for mountain biking and bush walking.
The famous Percy’s Scenic Reserve can be accessed from Maungaraki and is a beautiful spot with plenty of picnic areas, a duck pond, and bush walks. There is also a spectacular waterfall walk for those seeking adventure and a fabulous view at the end of the trail.
Despite the area being conveniently close to Lower Hutt CBD, there is often no need to go to the city as Maungaraki has almost everything you need in its bustling local retail centre, featuring a number of delicious cafes. Be sure to visit the famous Benedict’s Cafe for Lower Hutt’s most family friendly cafe experience.
With more than two thirds of the homes owned or rented by families there are many recreational and educational facilities to cater for residents. There are two schools in the area; Normandale and Maungaraki School which offer high quality education from years one to six. Maungaraki residents also enjoy the use of several after School Care and Holiday Programmes.
The many playgrounds in the area will keep the children entertained while the parents can sit back, relax and admire the views of the Wellington Harbour.
Maungaraki is home to a thriving tennis club which has excellent youth tennis training programmes and offers winter tennis leagues for keen players.
Maungaraki is favoured for its location which is situated just minutes away from the Lower Hutt CBD and motorway giving direct access to Wellington and the train network. Along with other Western Hill locations, it enjoys glorious views which residents simply adore.
Eastbourne to Petone (port road) Lower Hutt Wellington
57 Maungaraki Road Korokoro, Lower Hutt
Belmont, Lower Hutt - Professionals
Belmont is a suburb on the Western Hills just minutes away from the heart of Lower Hutt. The Belmont domain is also part of Belmont and sits at the foot of the hill next to the river.
The combination of hills and 2,000 hectares of native bush help give the suburb a mature, private and serene character with peaceful views of the Hutt Valley and Wellington Harbour.
Belmont is famous for its bush walks including the Speedy's Reserve track, Belmont Regional Park and the rhododendron garden which is renowned for its beautiful flowers.
The Hutt River trail, located at the base of the hill, is perfect for people who want to walk, cycle and kayak. The local Scout hall and adventure playground add further appeal to an area with thriving community spirit.
Belmont has two local primary schools including Maranatha Christian School and Belmont School.
Secondary education is abundant in Lower Hutt and students need to only take a short trip into the city to find a school of their choice.
There is easy access to the motorway with a 15 minute drive to Wellington City and quick commute to Lower Hutt CBD.
It is easy to see why Belmont is a popular suburb of Lower Hutt which contains a variety of subdivisions varying in age and size from rural lifestyle blocks to contemporary sections.
With such a great place to sit back and enjoy life you have to get in quick to grab your spot of prime real estate in Belmont.
Belmont Regional park, Wellington, New Zealand
16 Oct 2016
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Orienteering
I had a go at an orienteering course run by Wellington Orienteering, at a farm above Belmont Regional Park.
Check their facebook page to see if they have any upcoming events, or for details of the two permanent courses they have set up, which I may look at in a later video.
Belmont Regional Park Highlights
Dropping in from Horokiwi road and riding all the way to the top of 4 Degrees and back via the Trig.
Lower Hutt's New Te Whiti Riser Walking Track
In 2016 Hutt City Council finished construction of a new walking track up the Eastern Hills. Designed to be a nice gradual gradient suitable for prams, bikes, and walkers! Unlike the fire break tracks, this one is a much more gradual walk as you can see.
O C D @ Belmont Regional Park
The newest addition to the trail network at B.A.M.B.A. A pretty dutty grade 5 trail. Lots of rooty off camber(hence the name Off Camber Daze) and a couple of sharp twisty turny chute sections.
Lower Hutt plaza
Lower Hutt plaza skate edit featuring Brandon and dexter
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Electric Avenue & Weta, Belmont Regional Park
Riding Belmont regional park, on the trails electric avenue & weta also the skills park, Belmont gets really slippy after a night of rain.
This is a re-upload as the original render out of Premier Pro stuffed up.
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Pahiatua A pictorial history, the early years, 1880's to 1950's Part 2
Part 2 of a collection of old photos showing the the growth of Pahiatua's early years.
Pahiatua's origins.
The Wellington Land Board decided in December 1880 to offer land in the Pahiatua Block for settlement. This consisted of 12,000 acres (4,900 ha), of which 3,000 acres (1,200 ha) was offered on a deferred payment basis. Applications for the land closed in February the following year, but there seems to have been little interest at first. Sales of land from the original offer continued over the next few years.
The Pahiatua village was not a settlement initiated by the government, but rather one that had its origin in land speculation. Several subdivisions were established by private landholders including W. W. McCardle, H. Manns, A. W. and Henry Sedcole, and W. Wakeman. It is claimed that the first settlers were John Hall who arrived on 28 February 1881, followed by John Hughes the next day. These men, plus the brothers of Hughes and their families, comprised Pahiatua's population the first summer. Precisely when the town of Pahiatua came into being is not clear as it has not been established when McCardle's first land sale took place. However, by the summer of 1883 he was advertising grassed suburban sections, improved acres, and other unimproved lots. In November 1885 he sought to dispose of a large portion of one of his subdivisions at an auction in Napier.
Development of the land quickly produced results, and by August 1883 5,000 acres (2,000 ha) had been cleared, several hundred head of cattle were being grazed, and the population stood at 150. The efforts of the early settlers were sufficient to attract storekeepers and even a hotel.
The government belatedly decided to get involved and agreed to survey a township reserve in December 1882. They later changed their minds and postponed any decision, citing the need to wait for the final determination of the route of the railway. The settlers, also desirous of being close to the railway to improve land values, made strenuous efforts to have the line run through the town, but like their southern counterparts in Greytown, were ultimately unsuccessful. The legacy of this plan can be seen today in the unusual width of Pahiatua's Main Street which was designed to accommodate the railway down the centre. The intended railway reserve became a grassed median after it was decided to build the railway line to the west of the town.