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Eastern Walkway

4.2 km one-way | 2 hours one-way

The views from Beacon Hill Lookout show the intimacy of Breaker Bay below and the more distant vistas to Pencarrow and Baring Heads.

Gulls and gannets swoop and soar on the updraughts by the cliffs. On the eastern side the Interislander negotiates Barrett Reef and Steeple Rock (site of the Wahine’s grief). To the west, jets battle the wind to ferry passengers elsewhere.

The track later descends to Ataturk Memorial Park, with its touching inscription and soil sample from Gallipoli. Tarakena Bay and Rangitatau Pa are at the end of the track.

Walking Track

Access

In Seatoun, follow Inglis Road to Pass of Branda, where the start of the track is signposted.

The other end of the walkway is at the parking area in Tarakena Bay, 2 km further along Breaker Bay Road.

Track

Visit https://wellington.govt.nz/recreation/enjoy-the-outdoors/walks-and-walkways/beyond-the-city/eastern-walkway for a downloadable map.

The track is well-formed and marked with orange directional arrows. The surface is even and has plenty of steps on steeper sections.

Return via the same track or walk along Breaker Bay Road back to Pass of Branda.

Details

Feature

Value

Info

Organisation

Wellington City Council

Council organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷ Wellington

Categories

Walking
Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-41.3285836484136

174.832473897934

Latitude
-41.3285836484136
Longitude
174.832473897934

Feature	Value	Info
Track Length	3km to 10km Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 3km to 10km	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 3km to 10km
Track Duration	1 to 2 hours Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 1 to 2 hours	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 1 to 2 hours
Track Difficulty	Easy walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Large Vehicle Access	Large vehicle accessible Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.
Disabled Access	No disabled access Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? No disabled access This location does not provide access for wheelchairs.	Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? No disabled access This location does not provide access for wheelchairs.
Crowd Factor	Some people Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Some people This place usually draws a average amount of people. You won’t have difficulties to move along, but you won’t have this place to yourself, either.	Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Some people This place usually draws a average amount of people. You won’t have difficulties to move along, but you won’t have this place to yourself, either.
Track Managing Organisation	Local Council Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? Local Council This walking track is managed by a local council. Wellington City Council	Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? Local Council This walking track is managed by a local council. Wellington City Council