When turning into Melling from SH2 facing the hills, there is a very distinct brown "track" running down the hill; it's actually a firebreak to slow or stop fire from spreading in the bush. We've always wondered where it leads to and decided to find out after visiting the Riverbank Market one Saturday. There are several tracks starting from White Lines East that joins up with the firebreak (orange track) at the pond.





My shoes that day were not fit for the rather rocky terrain and the climb up was more strenuous than I thought. One colleague told me his rugby training took place here! I can see why. We were surprised to find views of the Hutt Valley, Wellington harbour and the snowcapped Kaikoura Ranges in the far distant. What's that island in the middle?





Decided to call it a day at the radio masts