Types of activities
We have identified sites on the Wellington Town Belt and in our reserves, parks and gardens where people can run the following mobile trading, activities and events with approval from Council officers:
- Stationary activities – food and beverage carts and trucks, and recreation equipment hire
- Mobile activities – professional dog walking and training
- Mobile and stationary activities – commercial lessons, coaching, group fitness, tours/guides, and events
All activities must be low-impact, temporary and follow the rules and guidelines set out in the policy, legislation, and any relevant management plans.
If your activity doesn't fall into these three groups, contact our Park Rangers team to discuss further – email: busparkrangers@wcc.govt.nz
Activity sites
Sites at the following locations are available for trading and are charged per day. You will need to apply for permission and book a site.
Roadside and public footpath
For enquiries about booking a site, email: street.activities@wcc.govt.nz
Waterfront and city parks
For enquiries about booking a site, email waterfront.operations@wcc.govt.nz
Gardens
- Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush
- Wellington Botanic Garden
For enquiries about booking a site, email bookings@wcc.govt.nz
Beaches, parks, reserves and sportsgrounds
- Anderson Park, Kelburn (no carts, trucks or recreation)
- Appleton Park (no carts, trucks or recreation)
- Brooklyn Wind Turbine (no carts, trucks or recreation)
- Centennial Reserve/Miramar mountain bike park and pump track
- Churchill Park and surrounding road reserve, Seatoun – near Kirikiri-tātangi
- Cog Park
- Evans Bay Marina
- Grasslees Reserve, Tawa
- Grenada North Park and Play Area
- Hataitai Park
- Ian Galloway Park - BMX track, skate ramp, and dog exercise area
- Mākara Beach Foreshore and Reserves
- Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park
- Matairangi/Mt Victoria nature trail area (no carts, trucks or recreation)
- Ōwhiro Bay Quarry/Te Kopahou – Red Rocks (no carts, trucks or recreation)
- Pukehuia Park, Newlands
- Raroa Park, Johnsonville
- Shorland Park and Play Area (no carts, trucks or recreation)
- Te Raekaihau Point – Princess Bay
- Wilton Park, Wilton
- Worser Bay beach and carpark
Explore our online map to:
- view all pre-approved sites available for trading
- see what activities are allowed at each site.
View map
To book a site for a cart, truck or recreation, fill in an online form.
Matairangi/Mt Victoria look out is temporary unavailable while site alterations are underway.
For mobile activities, where your activities move and travel across sites, you can apply for approval to use tracks in any reserve or the Wellington Town Belt.
Town Belt – pending requests and approvals
View pending requests and approved commercial operators who can use the Wellington Town Belt.