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Wellington, Wellington Region

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approx 4 km one-way | 1 hour 45 minutes one-way to Butterfly Creek picnic area

The name ‘Butterfly Creek’ rose to prominence in the 1930s. At that time, from a point at the top of the hill on Matipo Street looking south-east, an enclave of lighter green forest stood out from the more sombre green hues surrounding it. This butterfly-shaped forest remnant lasted until the 1950s when erosion, fire or bulldozing altered the shape. This is the pick of the walks in East Harbour Regional Park

Walking Track

Access

The start of the track is signposted on Muritai Road opposite Karamu Street in Eastbourne.

Track

The metalled and even track is well supplemented with bridges, boardwalks and steps, making it easier than the MacKenzie Track. It’s a 45 minute climb to the junction with the MacKenzie Track.

The 1 hour to Butterfly Creek in the lee of the hill allows the noise from Eastbourne traffic to be screened out and the melodious ramblings of the bird call to be heard undiluted.

Flora

At the start of the track is a small grove of titoki trees, banded in an effort to reduce possum browsing.

19 species of orchid are noted around Butterfly Creek, many of which flower at different times of year. Keep and eye out on the banks beside the track, as many have diminutive and delicate forms.

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Organisation

Greater Wellington Regional Council

Council organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷ Wellington

Categories

Walking
Free

Directions

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Coordinates

-41.2961233557664

174.896492862701

Latitude
-41.2961233557664
Longitude
174.896492862701

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	Moderate walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate 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	Lesser Known Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Lesser Known Usually has less people visiting	Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Lesser Known Usually has less people visiting
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. Greater Wellington Regional Council	Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? Local Council This walking track is managed by a local council. Greater Wellington Regional Council