It may seem odd that a route that runs continually by the water needs a water fountain, but walkers and cyclists on the Great Harbour Way/Te Aranui o Pōneke will be grateful for a new water fountain installed at Chaffers Marina on the Wellington Waterfront section of the GHW. You can refill your plastic water…
When you’re travelling the GHW, you might be lucky enough to see a little blue penguin, or kororā,. On shore, they’re vulnerable, and keep out of sight. But you may see one swimming off shore, where they feel more confident, or at dusk see them scurrying to their nests. Unfortunately in many places along the GHW,…
NZTA has confirmed that a shared cycling and walking path will be built on the seaward side of the Railway between Petone and Ngauranga (P2N). Construction is expected to begin by 2019. This is great news for solving the P2N “gap” in the Great Harbour Way Te Aranui o Pōneke, making it safe and comfortable for…
The 2015 summer has seen three Ciclovia on the Miramar Peninsula section of the GHW. For each Ciclovia, the road between Shelly Bay and Scorching bay was motor free for a day, allowing people of all ages and abilities to walk and cycle along the coast without cars. The fact that up to 2300 people participated in…
Despite windy conditions on Sunday, 2300 Wellingtonians took advantage of the Miramar Peninsula Ciclovia to walk, cycle, scoot, skate and roller blade. The route, following Massey Road from Shelly Bay to Scorching Bay, followed the Great Harbour Way/ Te Aranui o Pōneke, the cycling and walking route around Wellington Harbour. Almost eight times as many cyclists,…