Hereweka Harbour Cone Trust - HHCT

30/05/2026

Following on from the DCC’s review of the HHCT Management Plan, it was mentioned that people would like to be more involved and learn more about what we as a Trust do on a daily basis. To this end the Trust have started a new initiative called the “Friends of Hereweka”.
If you wish to be involved in plantings, a variety of other hands-on projects or by simply supporting the Trust in other ways and would like to sign up to be a Friend of Hereweka, then please email: [email protected] and our Secretary will be in touch with you.

12/04/2026

And that's a WRAP !!

The weather held off (almost) and we had a great turnout for this year's Hereweka Harbour Cone Hike under the umbrella of Wild Dunedin New Zealand Festival of Nature.

Thank you to all the wonderful people from near and far who came to support the Hereweka Harbour Cone Trust and made it a fantastic day. Thank you to Broad Bay School for the BBQ and Michelle for the coffee cart.

Please feel free to peruse the pictures and tag anyone you recognise.

See you all next year ......

05/04/2026

ONLY 6 SLEEPS TO GO.........So don't hang about.........get yourselves down to the end of Bacon Street in Broad Bay, Dunedin next Sunday (12th April 2025) for the Hereweka Harbour Cone Hike.

Register for FREE on the day from 10am with a 10.30am start.

Run by the Hereweka Harbour Cone Trust (HHCT), this annual walk showcases this stunning property. If you wish you can climb to the top of the iconic Harbour Cone, see the stone wall restorations and meet the stonemasons on site and if you have the energy, visit Larnach Byre to see the recent stabilisation work there.

This is a marked loop track with a free BBQ and toilets halfway round - the full hike (including the Cone and the Byre) is approx 7kms, without these options, it is approximately 4kms.

Due to being on an operational farm, there are NO dogs allowed sorry. Bring appropriate footwear, clothing and water. Designed for moderately fit people, the walk should take between 2 to 3 hours.
Further information can be found on the Wild Dunedin website or call 021 798 908.

The Trustees are looking forward to seeing you on the day 😎

03/04/2026

www.odt.co.nz/the-star/harbour-cone-history-hike

A great article in the Star about the upcoming Hereweka Harbour Cone Hike !!

The popular annual Hereweka Harbour Cone Hike returns next weekend, giving hundreds of keen walkers of all ages the chance to experience some of...

12/03/2026

Whoo hoo ... the Annual Hereweka Harbour Cone Hike is back !! As part of the Wild Dunedin Festival, the Hike is being held on Sunday 12th April 2026.

Registrations are on the day ONLY from 10.00am and closing at 10.30am. The Hike begins from the Bacon Street (Broad Bay) entrance and parking will be available in the paddock at the end of Bacon Street.

This self-guided marked hike around the Harbour Cone property features interpretative signs that tell you the history and values of this interesting and beautiful area. You will be able to visit and learn more about some of the historic farmsteads and climb to the summit of Harbour Cone if you are so inclined.

You will pass the restored historic stone wall work and meet the talented stone masons. There is also an option to visit Larnachs Farm and see the recent restoration work on the Byre.

Enjoy the amazing views whilst exploring a part of the Peninsula you may have never seen.

This is a FREE event for those walkers with a moderate level of fitness who want enjoy the area in their own time. It’s perfect for getting your kids out in the great outdoors to blow off their excess steam!

A free BBQ and toilets will be provided approximately halfway round the hike. You will need good walking shoes, suitable clothes for the conditions, plenty of water and your camera. Because this is a working farm please leave your dog at home.

This event is FREE and walkers will receive a guide to the route before they begin. Any queries please contact the Hereweka/Harbour Cone Hike Co-ordinator on 021 798 908.

05/08/2025

A great turn out for the Portobello drop in session today and some great ideas from the attendees - thanks to all who made the effort to come.

But a gentle reminder - please DO make sure you make a formal submission as whilst the discussion made some very valid points, they are not an actual submission.

Submissions close on Monday 18th August 2025.

23/07/2025

Community Drop in Sessions
Wed 30 July: Broad Bay Community Centre 3-5pm
Tues 5 Aug: Portobello Coronation Hall, 10am to 12 noon
Thur 24 July: DCC Plaza Conference Room 5-7pm
Thur 14 Aug: DCC Plaza Conference Room 2-4pm

Management of a distinctive landmark on the Otago Peninsula is set to be reviewed. The Dunedin City Council is seeking public feedback about the...