I went for a ride Monday evening out along the peninsula up past the prison, and down to the Massey Memorial, and it was simply stunning. The area has so much potential to be opened up, and developed for recreation. It has some incredible views of the harbour and the city. Currently you have to clamber over gates past signs with words to the effect of, “you will be shot on site if caught in here” (courtesy of the Ministry of Defence – do they still have guns these days?!?!). Not exactly conducive to recreational activity.

The great work on developing the mountain biking/walking trails on the south face below the prison could continue, with trails linking down to Shelly bay, Scorching bay, and the northern end of the peninsula. This would become a huge asset for those in the eastern and central suburbs of Wellington.

If you have not had a chance to check out the tracks in the area, DO IT, they are excellent.