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Wellington’s regional council has placed the winning bid on more than 1000 hectares of land, featuring unique wetlands and bordering on existing regional park in Eastbourne. The 1366-hectare block is part farmland, part native bush, contains wetlands teeming with biodiversity and has access to the coast – plus, it borders two separate sections of East Harbour Regional Park, effectively connecting the two. “From Wainuiomata saddle to the sea at Pencarrow, the entire eastern backdrop behind Wellington Harbour is now in public ownership or protected through covenants.” The $1m donation which the council said had made the sale possible was gifted from the estate of JohnRead More →

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Gollan’s Valley Station, 525 Muritai Road, Pencarrow Head, Eastbourne – 1366 hectares The 1,366-hectare Gollan’s Valley Station offers a rare blend of privacy, breathtaking natural beauty, diversified income opportunities and outstanding views all just minutes from the trendy seaside suburb of Eastbourne and across the harbour from Wellington City. This hidden gem boasts expansive native bush, environmentally significant wetlands, and stunning coastal access. The working farm also offers diverse opportunities in tourism, honey, power generation, carbon credits and more. Gollan’s Valley Station is an extraordinary offering with many special features – imagine sunrise views drifting over native bush and across the valley, and sunsets stretchingRead More →

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Like a jigsaw, East Harbour Regional Park is made up of 3 separate blocks: The Northern Forest, spanning hills from Eastbourne to Wainuiomata the forest has towering northern rata teeming with wildlife Parangarahu Lakes, at the south end of Eastbourne and popular mountain biking around the coast to Pencarrow Lighthouse Baring Head Ōrua-pouanui, accessed from Wainuiomata and offering rugged and remote landscapes with lighthouses and sweeping views of the Cook Strait “This park has contrasting environments of native forest, waterways, beaches and headlands. If you’re new to the area then Butterfly Creek walk is a good way to start exploring.” Jo Greenman, Park Ranger LearnRead More →

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Kia ora Greater Wellington Park Stakeholders, Wildfire season is approaching in our regional parks. Read the information below to learn how we manage fire risk and what it means for you. NOTE: You can check the status of the East Harbour Parks on the GWRC East Harbour Regional Park page or just get a park status update off the Eastbourne home page.  Greater Wellington operates two different wildfire risk management systems in regional parks over summer. It’s important to understand the differences in the two systems. One applies to groups like contractors, staff, and utility companies, and one applies to the general public. These twoRead More →

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In: Baring Head, Baring Head, Burdan's Gate, Days Bay, East Harbour REgional Park, Eastbourne, Eastern Bays, Lowry Bay, Mā-Koromiko | Windy Point, Mahina Bay, Mākaro / Ward Island, Matiu / Somes Is;and, Parangarahu Lakes, Pencarrow, Pencarrow, Point Howard, Robinson Bay, Rona Bay, Sorrento Bay, Sunshine Bay, York Bay

Eastbourne.nz is a website for the Eastern Bays community, residents and visitors. Eastbourne and the bays are a community and village on the eastern side of Wellington Harbour, New Zealand. The website is managed by the Eastbourne Community Board (ECB) which has the responsibility of representing and communicating with the community. It also has a small Community Fund to distribute, and awards the Eastbournes each year to recognise those members of the community that are making valuable contributions. This website is part of a wider communications portfolio which includes: An electronic notice board inside and outside the Eastbourne Library / Community Hub, Email newsletters forRead More →

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  MIRO is a group of volunteers who are committed to restoring the forest and lakes ecosystem of the East Harbour Regional Park. This includes the elimination of pests to allow vulnerable flora and fauna to flourish and the reintroduction of species lost to the Park. MIRO works with the Greater Wellington Regional Council and Taranaki Whānui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika in its predator control and restoration work and has undertaken the following activities in the last 12 months: Read MIRO Newsletter – Winter 2022  Read More →