Guidebook for Wellington
Parks & Nature
Otari Native Botanic Garden and Wilton's Bush Reserve is the only public botanic garden in New Zealand dedicated solely to native plants.
The Garden is a unique plant sanctuary and forest reserve and includes 100ha of native forest and 5ha of plant collections. Some of Wellington's oldest trees are here, including an 800-year-old rimu.
It is classified as a Garden of International Significance by the New Zealand Gardens Trust.
- Walking distance (14 minutes);
- 2 minute drive from our place
- Free entry
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Bosque de Otari-Wilton
150 Wilton RdOtari Native Botanic Garden and Wilton's Bush Reserve is the only public botanic garden in New Zealand dedicated solely to native plants.
The Garden is a unique plant sanctuary and forest reserve and includes 100ha of native forest and 5ha of plant collections. Some of Wellington's oldest trees are here, including an 800-year-old rimu.
It is classified as a Garden of International Significance by the New Zealand Gardens Trust.
- Walking distance (14 minutes);
- 2 minute drive from our place
- Free entry
Visit the Wellington Botanic Garden and enjoy 25ha of unique landscape, protected native forest, conifers, specialised plant collections, colourful floral displays, and views over Wellington city.
The garden classified as a Garden of National Significance by the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture is an Historic Places Trust Heritage Area.
- 7 minute drive from our place
- Free entry
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Jardín Botánico de Wellington
101 Glenmore StVisit the Wellington Botanic Garden and enjoy 25ha of unique landscape, protected native forest, conifers, specialised plant collections, colourful floral displays, and views over Wellington city.
The garden classified as a Garden of National Significance by the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture is an Historic Places Trust Heritage Area.
- 7 minute drive from our place
- Free entry
Zealandia, formerly known as the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary, is a protected natural area in Wellington, New Zealand, the first urban completely fenced ecosanctuary, where the biodiversity of 225 ha of forest is being restored.
- 5 minute drive from our place
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ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary
53 Waiapu RoadZealandia, formerly known as the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary, is a protected natural area in Wellington, New Zealand, the first urban completely fenced ecosanctuary, where the biodiversity of 225 ha of forest is being restored.
- 5 minute drive from our place
Entertainment & Activities
Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park is an award-winning purpose built bike park set in 250 hectares of bird-filled native bush.
Whether you're a walker, runner or mountain biker there's a track at Makara Peak for you.
This park extends across Makara Hill Road and along the main ridge to the top of Karori Park, where there is another local network of tracks.
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Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park
122 S Karori RdMakara Peak Mountain Bike Park is an award-winning purpose built bike park set in 250 hectares of bird-filled native bush.
Whether you're a walker, runner or mountain biker there's a track at Makara Peak for you.
This park extends across Makara Hill Road and along the main ridge to the top of Karori Park, where there is another local network of tracks.
Essentials
Countdown is New Zealand’s leading supermarket brand, serving more than 2.5 million customers every week.
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Countdown Crofton Downs
124 Churchill DrCountdown is New Zealand’s leading supermarket brand, serving more than 2.5 million customers every week.
One of the largest New World stores in the greater Wellington region
- 7-minute to drive from our house
- Excellent bakery, and premium beers and wines
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New World Thorndon
150 Molesworth StOne of the largest New World stores in the greater Wellington region
- 7-minute to drive from our house
- Excellent bakery, and premium beers and wines
Shopping
Creswick Foodmarket
59 Northland RdA convinient store, five-minute drive from our place