A 2.5 kilometre walking track along the southern end of the Miramar Peninsula, from Tarakena Bay to the Pass of Branda, in Wellington. It takes about an hour and a half, and it can be walked in either direction or as a loop back along Breaker Bay Road. Walkers pass the Ataturk Memorial, Māori historical sites and World War II gun batteries and observation posts, with spectacular views over Wellington Harbour. Seats and picnic spots are placed along the route. An extra walk out to Oruaiti, or Point Dorset, comes back around the coast, and the website suggests allowing an extra hour for it.
The track surface is mostly gravel, much of it is exposed, and it is steep in places. Entry and exit points are at Bury Grove, Sidlaw Street, Signallers Grove and Inglis Street. Mountain bikers and cyclists are not permitted, and dogs must be on leads outside dog exercise areas. The observation posts are unsafe and are not to be climbed or entered. Metlink has public transport details, and there is a brochure, a webmap and the Welly Walks app. Our pick on the Miramar Peninsula for a harbour walk with history along the way.