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Wellington can truly be defined as a heaven on earth. The city boasts of numerous grand parks and gardens including rose gardens, begonia houses, memorial parks, observatories, and playgrounds. Belmont is the name of the suburb of Lower Hutt, to the north of Wellington. The name was given to the area because of a hill in the shape of a bell overlooking the area. It surrounds the Belmont Regional Park, Wellington which is famous for its native bush and picturesque sceneries. It may be mentioned here that the Wellington parks and gardens are maintained by the Council, which has also got the right to plant and prune trees. Description of the Belmont Regional Park, Wellington- The fascinating eyeshots and bush-clad valleys of Belmont Regional Park, Wellington make it a favored open space for walking, running, mountain biking and horse riding. The Belmont Regional Park, Wellington is also home to the historic Korokoro Dam, World War II ammunition stores and the original main coach road from Wellington. Belmont Regional Park, Wellington is comfortably situated between the Hutt Valley and the Porirua–Pauatahanui basin. A significant remnant of virgin forest and large areas of bush is sure to welcome a visitor to the forest. It has undergone vast changes and the transition from cattle to mixed-use farm park to public Regional Park brought in fascinating ecological and social challenges. The Belmont Regional Park, Wellington is maintained by the Greater Wellington Regional Council. Other Regional Parks in the Wellington region which are administered by the Greater Wellington Regional Council are as follows- - Battle Hill Farm Forest Park - East Harbor Regional Park - Kaitoke Regional Park - Queen Elizabeth Park Location of the Belmont Regional Park, Wellington- The Belmont Regional Park, Wellington is situated at the following address- - Oakleigh Street - Stratton Street & Hill Road - Lower Hutt - Wellington Open from 8am till dusk the Belmont Regional Park, Wellington is thronged by tourists from different parts of the globe.
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