Last updated May 2026
The Evans Bay Parade Cycleway runs along the eastern shore of Wellington Harbour between Oriental Bay and Cobham Drive — part of the coastal cycling and walking route named Tahitai by Taranaki Whānui. It passes through some of Wellington’s most scenic harbour-side terrain, linking the inner suburbs to the Miramar Peninsula along a dedicated path separated from traffic.
Practical Information
| Route | Carlton Gore Road (Oriental Bay) to Cobham Drive (Miramar end) |
| Surface | Sealed two-way cycling path, separate pedestrian path |
| Difficulty | Easy — flat harbour-edge route |
| Cost | Free |
| Connections | Oriental Bay Shared Path to the north; Cobham Drive cycleway toward Miramar |
| Named by | Taranaki Whānui ki te Upoko o te Ika — Tahitai (“one tide, one journey”) |
About the Cycleway
Evans Bay Parade runs around the eastern edge of Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington Harbour), connecting Oriental Bay to the Miramar Peninsula. The dedicated cycling and walking path runs alongside the road, with a two-way bike path and a separate footpath. The section between Carlton Gore Road and Greta Point is fully operational and includes improvements at Ōmarukaikuru (Point Jerningham).
The cycleway has been delivered in stages by Wellington City Council. A 780-metre section between Weka Bay and Little Karaka Bay was added in 2023. Further sections are planned to complete the continuous route from Oriental Bay to Cobham Drive as part of the broader Tahitai harbour-edge vision.
Evans Bay itself is a sheltered body of water within the larger Wellington Harbour, with relatively calm conditions and views across to the Eastbourne Hills on the far shore. Depending on wind conditions, the cycleway can be completely sheltered from Wellington’s notorious southerlies when winds blow from the north.
Part of the Great Harbour Way
The Evans Bay Parade Cycleway is part of Te Ara o Nō Ō — the Great Harbour Way — a long-term goal to create a continuous walking and cycling path all the way around Wellington Harbour to Sinclair Head on the south coast. As of mid-2025, significant sections are complete or under construction, with the harbour-edge cycling network extending from Lower Hutt in the north to the Miramar Peninsula in the east.
Where to Learn More
Wellington City Council — Evans Bay Project — stage-by-stage construction updates, maps, and the full Tahitai route overview.
Greater Wellington Regional Council — Cycling — regional cycling network information including the Wellington City Cycle Map PDF.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Evans Bay Parade Cycleway complete?
Sections are complete and in use. The route is being delivered in stages — the Carlton Gore Road to Greta Point section is operational, with further extensions toward Cobham Drive progressing. Check Wellington City Council’s transport projects page for current status.
What is Tahitai?
Tahitai is the name given by Taranaki Whānui ki te Upoko o te Ika to the full 7 km harbour-side walking and cycling route from Oriental Bay to Miramar. It means “one tide, one journey.”
Can I cycle from central Wellington to Miramar via the harbour?
Partly — the waterfront path, Oriental Bay path, and Evans Bay sections allow a largely traffic-free route from the CBD toward Miramar, with some gaps still under construction. The city’s transport projects page shows which sections are complete.
See all cycling routes: Cycling Tracks in Wellington
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