Greta Point to Cobham Drive
This section of the coastal walking and biking route along Evans Bay Parade is between Greta Point and Cobham Drive.
The initial construction work we're doing will continue the investment we've already made on seawalls and coastal protection along Evans Bay Parade and Cobham Drive to improve resilience.
In 2024 we upgraded 35m of retaining wall adjoining the footpath at Evans Bay Yacht Club. From early January 2025, we are strengthening and upgrading 113m of seawall at Hataitai beach, starting with the section of wall south of the changing rooms.
While the work happens, people will still be able to walk, run, bike, scoot and drive through this area. Traffic lanes will operate in both directions, with a 30km/h speed limit, and there may be stop/go traffic management at times during working hours.
The low seawall at the rear of the beach itself will be replaced with a stronger and slightly higher wall. Work here is expected to start in mid-April and continue through winter. The changing rooms and toilets will be open as usual, and it will always be possible to use part of the beach and swim here.
Mana whenua Taranaki Whānui ki te Upoko o te Ika have gifted the name Te Haerenga Roa o Te Aro (long promenade or journey) for this section to acknowledge the journeys of the peoples of Te Aro from their arrival in Aotearoa, their journey to Taranaki, and then from Taranaki to Wellington to this point.
When complete, the new paths planned for this stretch will complete Tahitai, the coastal walking and biking connection between Miramar, Kilbirnie, and the central city. The improvements will provide more space for people and make this popular recreational and commuter route safer and easier for everyone.
Work in the Greta Point area is expected to get under way by mid-2025. You can see the final plans here.