Express of Interest - Pencarrow Head cycling

Pencarrow Head cycling in Wellington offers stunning coastal views via the popular **Pencarrow Coast Road**, a relatively flat, wide gravel track from Eastbourne to the historic lighthouse and [Parangarahu Lakes](https://www.google.com/search?q=Parangarahu+Lakes&sca_esv=fedb9faa06cff7b9&sxsrf=AE3TifNXSHBnjtAR0JjmVmRwEg6KYO71zg%3A1764987050982&ei=qpAzadfbO9yk2roP79m1wAk&ved=2ahUKEwim29KW8aeRAxXEqFYBHX8XKb0QgK4QegQIARAE&uact=5&oq=Pencarrow+Head+cycling&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiFlBlbmNhcnJvdyBIZWFkIGN5Y2xpbmcyBRAhGKABMgUQIRigAUi2OFC2BljqIHABeAGQAQCYAdgBoAHzC6oBBTAuNi4yuAEDyAEA-AEBmAIJoAKqDMICChAAGEcY1gQYsAPCAgoQABiABBgUGIcCwgILEAAYgAQYigUYkQLCAgUQLhiABMICAhAmwgIGEAAYFhgewgILEAAYgAQYigUYhgPCAggQABiABBiiBMICBRAAGO8FwgIUEC4YgAQYlwUY3AQY3gQY4ATYAQHCAgcQIRgKGKABwgIFECEYnwWYAwCIBgGQBgi6BgYIARABGBSSBwUxLjYuMqAHzyayBwUwLjYuMrgHowzCBwcwLjQuNC4xyAckgAgB&sclient=gws-wiz-serp&mstk=AUtExfCWI4enwchWnDEiu3JOMfwYTdiQTZ6XbHs-HGuMwfBLdtLy0HqrEXwQ2_zV03xrxwqMUJKIfYSvAZYHUROG0oziDnsP7EgT8BoCMqZTyTjhCPCsvM0HME9YeQgUC5_J97G02Rbclvl3dU2d3O_rUYmlBl8jzZmRQzx9PTFo7YC7Pa0ChI3rpCE5kyJrGRdSLSZYGMnAYGXJ1sa3ka-uZE4y8A7awl7iBBmF0mIhM8R8nyqaVT2SSgGYFfRfbM1tn1QNtfWpXqZjz4dbz7f9YamN2M9_u7vsbKAMOIhgQc83JQ&csui=3), suitable for all bikes (MTB, e-bike). More challenging intermediate mountain biking options exist on hillside tracks like the [Lighthouse Track](https://www.google.com/search?q=Lighthouse+Track&sca_esv=fedb9faa06cff7b9&sxsrf=AE3TifNXSHBnjtAR0JjmVmRwEg6KYO71zg%3A1764987050982&ei=qpAzadfbO9yk2roP79m1wAk&ved=2ahUKEwim29KW8aeRAxXEqFYBHX8XKb0QgK4QegQIARAF&uact=5&oq=Pencarrow+Head+cycling&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiFlBlbmNhcnJvdyBIZWFkIGN5Y2xpbmcyBRAhGKABMgUQIRigAUi2OFC2BljqIHABeAGQAQCYAdgBoAHzC6oBBTAuNi4yuAEDyAEA-AEBmAIJoAKqDMICChAAGEcY1gQYsAPCAgoQABiABBgUGIcCwgILEAAYgAQYigUYkQLCAgUQLhiABMICAhAmwgIGEAAYFhgewgILEAAYgAQYigUYhgPCAggQABiABBiiBMICBRAAGO8FwgIUEC4YgAQYlwUY3AQY3gQY4ATYAQHCAgcQIRgKGKABwgIFECEYnwWYAwCIBgGQBgi6BgYIARABGBSSBwUxLjYuMqAHzyayBwUwLjYuMrgHowzCBwcwLjQuNC4xyAckgAgB&sclient=gws-wiz-serp&mstk=AUtExfCWI4enwchWnDEiu3JOMfwYTdiQTZ6XbHs-HGuMwfBLdtLy0HqrEXwQ2_zV03xrxwqMUJKIfYSvAZYHUROG0oziDnsP7EgT8BoCMqZTyTjhCPCsvM0HME9YeQgUC5_J97G02Rbclvl3dU2d3O_rUYmlBl8jzZmRQzx9PTFo7YC7Pa0ChI3rpCE5kyJrGRdSLSZYGMnAYGXJ1sa3ka-uZE4y8A7awl7iBBmF0mIhM8R8nyqaVT2SSgGYFfRfbM1tn1QNtfWpXqZjz4dbz7f9YamN2M9_u7vsbKAMOIhgQc83JQ&csui=3) and [Cameron Ridge Loop](https://www.google.com/search?q=Cameron+Ridge+Loop&sca_esv=fedb9faa06cff7b9&sxsrf=AE3TifNXSHBnjtAR0JjmVmRwEg6KYO71zg%3A1764987050982&ei=qpAzadfbO9yk2roP79m1wAk&ved=2ahUKEwim29KW8aeRAxXEqFYBHX8XKb0QgK4QegQIARAG&uact=5&oq=Pencarrow+Head+cycling&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiFlBlbmNhcnJvdyBIZWFkIGN5Y2xpbmcyBRAhGKABMgUQIRigAUi2OFC2BljqIHABeAGQAQCYAdgBoAHzC6oBBTAuNi4yuAEDyAEA-AEBmAIJoAKqDMICChAAGEcY1gQYsAPCAgoQABiABBgUGIcCwgILEAAYgAQYigUYkQLCAgUQLhiABMICAhAmwgIGEAAYFhgewgILEAAYgAQYigUYhgPCAggQABiABBiiBMICBRAAGO8FwgIUEC4YgAQYlwUY3AQY3gQY4ATYAQHCAgcQIRgKGKABwgIFECEYnwWYAwCIBgGQBgi6BgYIARABGBSSBwUxLjYuMqAHzyayBwUwLjYuMrgHowzCBwcwLjQuNC4xyAckgAgB&sclient=gws-wiz-serp&mstk=AUtExfCWI4enwchWnDEiu3JOMfwYTdiQTZ6XbHs-HGuMwfBLdtLy0HqrEXwQ2_zV03xrxwqMUJKIfYSvAZYHUROG0oziDnsP7EgT8BoCMqZTyTjhCPCsvM0HME9YeQgUC5_J97G02Rbclvl3dU2d3O_rUYmlBl8jzZmRQzx9PTFo7YC7Pa0ChI3rpCE5kyJrGRdSLSZYGMnAYGXJ1sa3ka-uZE4y8A7awl7iBBmF0mIhM8R8nyqaVT2SSgGYFfRfbM1tn1QNtfWpXqZjz4dbz7f9YamN2M9_u7vsbKAMOIhgQc83JQ&csui=3), providing epic views but requiring preparedness for weather and hills. You can hire bikes from [Wildfinder](https://www.google.com/search?q=Wildfinder&sca_esv=fedb9faa06cff7b9&sxsrf=AE3TifNXSHBnjtAR0JjmVmRwEg6KYO71zg%3A1764987050982&ei=qpAzadfbO9yk2roP79m1wAk&ved=2ahUKEwim29KW8aeRAxXEqFYBHX8XKb0QgK4QegQIARAH&uact=5&oq=Pencarrow+Head+cycling&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiFlBlbmNhcnJvdyBIZWFkIGN5Y2xpbmcyBRAhGKABMgUQIRigAUi2OFC2BljqIHABeAGQAQCYAdgBoAHzC6oBBTAuNi4yuAEDyAEA-AEBmAIJoAKqDMICChAAGEcY1gQYsAPCAgoQABiABBgUGIcCwgILEAAYgAQYigUYkQLCAgUQLhiABMICAhAmwgIGEAAYFhgewgILEAAYgAQYigUYhgPCAggQABiABBiiBMICBRAAGO8FwgIUEC4YgAQYlwUY3AQY3gQY4ATYAQHCAgcQIRgKGKABwgIFECEYnwWYAwCIBgGQBgi6BgYIARABGBSSBwUxLjYuMqAHzyayBwUwLjYuMrgHowzCBwcwLjQuNC4xyAckgAgB&sclient=gws-wiz-serp&mstk=AUtExfCWI4enwchWnDEiu3JOMfwYTdiQTZ6XbHs-HGuMwfBLdtLy0HqrEXwQ2_zV03xrxwqMUJKIfYSvAZYHUROG0oziDnsP7EgT8BoCMqZTyTjhCPCsvM0HME9YeQgUC5_J97G02Rbclvl3dU2d3O_rUYmlBl8jzZmRQzx9PTFo7YC7Pa0ChI3rpCE5kyJrGRdSLSZYGMnAYGXJ1sa3ka-uZE4y8A7awl7iBBmF0mIhM8R8nyqaVT2SSgGYFfRfbM1tn1QNtfWpXqZjz4dbz7f9YamN2M9_u7vsbKAMOIhgQc83JQ&csui=3) in Eastbourne for an easy family ride or serious exploration. Please note that **Attendance to this event is purely at your own risk.** **Popular Routes & Tracks** * **[Pencarrow Coast Road](https://www.google.com/search?q=Pencarrow+Coast+Road&sca_esv=fedb9faa06cff7b9&sxsrf=AE3TifNXSHBnjtAR0JjmVmRwEg6KYO71zg%3A1764987050982&ei=qpAzadfbO9yk2roP79m1wAk&ved=2ahUKEwim29KW8aeRAxXEqFYBHX8XKb0QgK4QegQIAxAB&uact=5&oq=Pencarrow+Head+cycling&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiFlBlbmNhcnJvdyBIZWFkIGN5Y2xpbmcyBRAhGKABMgUQIRigAUi2OFC2BljqIHABeAGQAQCYAdgBoAHzC6oBBTAuNi4yuAEDyAEA-AEBmAIJoAKqDMICChAAGEcY1gQYsAPCAgoQABiABBgUGIcCwgILEAAYgAQYigUYkQLCAgUQLhiABMICAhAmwgIGEAAYFhgewgILEAAYgAQYigUYhgPCAggQABiABBiiBMICBRAAGO8FwgIUEC4YgAQYlwUY3AQY3gQY4ATYAQHCAgcQIRgKGKABwgIFECEYnwWYAwCIBgGQBgi6BgYIARABGBSSBwUxLjYuMqAHzyayBwUwLjYuMrgHowzCBwcwLjQuNC4xyAckgAgB&sclient=gws-wiz-serp&mstk=AUtExfCWI4enwchWnDEiu3JOMfwYTdiQTZ6XbHs-HGuMwfBLdtLy0HqrEXwQ2_zV03xrxwqMUJKIfYSvAZYHUROG0oziDnsP7EgT8BoCMqZTyTjhCPCsvM0HME9YeQgUC5_J97G02Rbclvl3dU2d3O_rUYmlBl8jzZmRQzx9PTFo7YC7Pa0ChI3rpCE5kyJrGRdSLSZYGMnAYGXJ1sa3ka-uZE4y8A7awl7iBBmF0mIhM8R8nyqaVT2SSgGYFfRfbM1tn1QNtfWpXqZjz4dbz7f9YamN2M9_u7vsbKAMOIhgQc83JQ&csui=3) (Easy):** 7km (one way) of wide, flat gravel from Burdan's Gate (Eastbourne) to the Lower Pencarrow Lighthouse and Lake Kohangapiripiri. Great for families and e-bikes. * **[Lighthouse Track](https://www.google.com/search?q=Lighthouse+Track&sca_esv=fedb9faa06cff7b9&sxsrf=AE3TifNXSHBnjtAR0JjmVmRwEg6KYO71zg%3A1764987050982&ei=qpAzadfbO9yk2roP79m1wAk&ved=2ahUKEwim29KW8aeRAxXEqFYBHX8XKb0QgK4QegQIAxAD&uact=5&oq=Pencarrow+Head+cycling&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiFlBlbmNhcnJvdyBIZWFkIGN5Y2xpbmcyBRAhGKABMgUQIRigAUi2OFC2BljqIHABeAGQAQCYAdgBoAHzC6oBBTAuNi4yuAEDyAEA-AEBmAIJoAKqDMICChAAGEcY1gQYsAPCAgoQABiABBgUGIcCwgILEAAYgAQYigUYkQLCAgUQLhiABMICAhAmwgIGEAAYFhgewgILEAAYgAQYigUYhgPCAggQABiABBiiBMICBRAAGO8FwgIUEC4YgAQYlwUY3AQY3gQY4ATYAQHCAgcQIRgKGKABwgIFECEYnwWYAwCIBgGQBgi6BgYIARABGBSSBwUxLjYuMqAHzyayBwUwLjYuMrgHowzCBwcwLjQuNC4xyAckgAgB&sclient=gws-wiz-serp&mstk=AUtExfCWI4enwchWnDEiu3JOMfwYTdiQTZ6XbHs-HGuMwfBLdtLy0HqrEXwQ2_zV03xrxwqMUJKIfYSvAZYHUROG0oziDnsP7EgT8BoCMqZTyTjhCPCsvM0HME9YeQgUC5_J97G02Rbclvl3dU2d3O_rUYmlBl8jzZmRQzx9PTFo7YC7Pa0ChI3rpCE5kyJrGRdSLSZYGMnAYGXJ1sa3ka-uZE4y8A7awl7iBBmF0mIhM8R8nyqaVT2SSgGYFfRfbM1tn1QNtfWpXqZjz4dbz7f9YamN2M9_u7vsbKAMOIhgQc83JQ&csui=3) (Intermediate):** A steeper, narrower track from the coast road up to the historic Old Lighthouse. Offers amazing views of the Cook Strait. * **Cameron Ridge Loop (Intermediate):** A grassy track between the two lakes (Kohangapiripiri & Kohangatera) with panoramic views. * **[Old Pencarrow Head Lighthouse Track](https://www.google.com/search?q=Old+Pencarrow+Head+Lighthouse+Track&sca_esv=fedb9faa06cff7b9&sxsrf=AE3TifNXSHBnjtAR0JjmVmRwEg6KYO71zg%3A1764987050982&ei=qpAzadfbO9yk2roP79m1wAk&ved=2ahUKEwim29KW8aeRAxXEqFYBHX8XKb0QgK4QegQIAxAG&uact=5&oq=Pencarrow+Head+cycling&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiFlBlbmNhcnJvdyBIZWFkIGN5Y2xpbmcyBRAhGKABMgUQIRigAUi2OFC2BljqIHABeAGQAQCYAdgBoAHzC6oBBTAuNi4yuAEDyAEA-AEBmAIJoAKqDMICChAAGEcY1gQYsAPCAgoQABiABBgUGIcCwgILEAAYgAQYigUYkQLCAgUQLhiABMICAhAmwgIGEAAYFhgewgILEAAYgAQYigUYhgPCAggQABiABBiiBMICBRAAGO8FwgIUEC4YgAQYlwUY3AQY3gQY4ATYAQHCAgcQIRgKGKABwgIFECEYnwWYAwCIBgGQBgi6BgYIARABGBSSBwUxLjYuMqAHzyayBwUwLjYuMrgHowzCBwcwLjQuNC4xyAckgAgB&sclient=gws-wiz-serp&mstk=AUtExfCWI4enwchWnDEiu3JOMfwYTdiQTZ6XbHs-HGuMwfBLdtLy0HqrEXwQ2_zV03xrxwqMUJKIfYSvAZYHUROG0oziDnsP7EgT8BoCMqZTyTjhCPCsvM0HME9YeQgUC5_J97G02Rbclvl3dU2d3O_rUYmlBl8jzZmRQzx9PTFo7YC7Pa0ChI3rpCE5kyJrGRdSLSZYGMnAYGXJ1sa3ka-uZE4y8A7awl7iBBmF0mIhM8R8nyqaVT2SSgGYFfRfbM1tn1QNtfWpXqZjz4dbz7f9YamN2M9_u7vsbKAMOIhgQc83JQ&csui=3) (All-Rounder):** An out-and-back for walking/biking to the lighthouse, around 10.2 miles total, with decent elevation for a solid ride. **Key Tips for Cyclists** * **Start Point:** Burdan's Gate at the end of Muritai Road, Eastbourne. * **Bike Hire:** Wildfinder offers mountain bikes, e-bikes, trailers, and kids' seats right there. * **Conditions:** Can get very windy and exposed; bring warm layers, sun protection, and water. * **Facilities:** Limited to none, so pack supplies. * **Exploration:** Extend your ride around the lakes or tackle the challenging hill tracks for a more advanced experience. **Why Cycle Pencarrow?** * **Iconic Scenery:** Views of Wellington Harbour, the Kaikoura Ranges, and the wild coastline. * **History:** Home to New Zealand's first permanent lighthouse. * **Variety:** From easy coastal cruising to challenging hill climbs. **\*\*\*WHAT TO BRING\*\*\*** * Non-slip sport shoes! * Water/Wind resistant jacket!! * Sunhat, sunscreen, sunglasses * Water!! * Lunch & Snacks!