Thank You to everyone who has made this project a reality!
The Portobello Domain Pump Track is an asphalt surfaced pump track that provides an excellent year-round attraction for riders of all abilities whether they ride bikes, boards, scooters, or wheelchairs. The pump track is surfaced with asphalt over a compacted metal layer and a clean fill base providing a smooth yet flexible surface, substantially reducing maintenance of the track while increasing its versatility for different riders.
Between local community fundraising and grants from a number of funding organisations, we raised nearly $300,000 to build and landscape this brilliant, low-maintenance community asset. Construction was completed in Autumn 2023 and the Pump Track is now open for all to use.
With the recent opening of Te Aka Ōtakou (the Otago Harbour cycleway), Portobello now boasts world-class cycling infrastructure for residents and visitors alike.
Photo: Aidan Dickson.
Where is it located?
The Pump Track can be found at the Portobello Domain sportsground off of Allans Beach Road in the Portobello village centre.
Who’s behind it?
Portobello Community Inc. is a community group that works on the Otago Peninsula to promote and develop assets and events for residents and visitors. The Portobello Domain Pump Track is being driven by members committed to seeing more facilities that cater to children growing up in Portobello and surrounding local areas.
Portobello Community 