Things to Do in Wellington

Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne is a wildlife refuge in Wellington, home to many of Aotearoa New Zealand's rarest wildlife. Our fully-fenced sanctuary protects birds, reptiles, fish, and insects within a regenerating forest, just minutes from the city. We are open every day except Christmas Day, offering general admission and guided tours. Visitors can find information on tracks, events, activities, and seasonal highlights to plan their visit. We also provide a café and facilities for hosting events in our unique setting. Our team works to restore Aotearoa New Zealand's extraordinary wildlife.

Red Rocks - Seals is a nature preserve in Wellington that offers an easy coastal walk to red-coloured rock formations, formed 200 million years ago, and a fur seal colony at Sinclair Head. The area holds national significance with fascinating geology and Māori history, including folklore regarding the rocks' red colour. From May to October, the colony is populated by bachelor male New Zealand fur seals. Historic gun emplacements and lookouts from 1900s wars are also found along the walk.

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Tip Track is an outdoor trail in Wellington within Te Kopahou Reserve. We offer a route with a steep ascent, elevation changes, and exposed ridgelines.

Oku Street Reserve is a nature preserve in Wellington. Our 8-hectare park is situated on a promontory between Island Bay and Ōwhiro Bay.

Te Ahumairangi Hill is a nature preserve in Wellington. Our hill runs for over 100 hectares through the Town Belt, offering a network of trails for walking and biking, a lookout, and a picnic area.

Taputeranga Marine Reserve is a nature preserve in Wellington. Our 855-hectare marine reserve, established in 2008, is located just 6 km from Wellington's city center, offering easy access for various water activities. We provide opportunities for snorkeling, diving, and tide pooling, as well as walking along the coastline. Our reserve is home to over 180 recorded fish species, including octopus, rock lobsters, crabs, and starfish.

Matairangi Nature Trail - Tree House is a nature preserve in Wellington offering a walking experience on Mount Victoria. We provide habitat stations along the trail for engaging in the natural environment. Our trail includes opportunities for kids to step, jump, slide, and climb, following the pīwakawaka (fantail) bird.

Redwood Bush Reserve is a nature preserve in Wellington focused on the conservation and long-term preservation of bush reserves in the Tawa Basin. We are a local environmental care group that works to enhance the native flora and fauna of the area. We also liaise with the Wellington City Council to achieve these aims. Our team undertakes active guardianship of the indigenous bush reserves in Tawa, encouraging interest and research into their historical, cultural, scientific, ecological, botanical, and recreational aspects. We organize regular working bees where members and school groups improve public access tracks, plant trees, and remove pest plants.

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Pukehinau Kiwifoot Reserve is a nature reserve in Wellington. We are located at 117 Kelburn Parade, adjacent to Polhill Reserve and near Taitville.

Callender Reserve Churton Park is a nature preserve in Wellington. We manage nearly 3,000 hectares of reserve land and open space, and we offer options for booking outdoor events in our parks and reserves.

Woodburn Reserve is a nature preserve in Wellington. Our five-hectare reserve features bush-covered slopes between Woodburn Drive and Bing Lucas Drive.

Te Kopahou Reserve is a nature preserve in Wellington. Our reserve features trails for hiking, walking, and mountain biking, along with popular spots for diving and fishing.

Wilf Mexted Reserve is a nature preserve in Wellington. Our walks range from 10 to 30 minutes through the original forest remnant.