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Wright's Hill

Campbell St | Karori, Wellington 6005, New Zealand
+64 0(4) 802 4860 (Visitor Information Centre)
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Ranked #35 of 134 attractions in Wellington
Type: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas, Lookouts
Most recent review
- Sep 6, 2012
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Wellington
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 6, 2012

Two or three times a year, ANZAC Day for one, the historical preservation society open up the world war 2 tunnels of the gun emplacements for people to inspect. You can drive most of the way up to the top and park at the old parade ground for the army contingent based there. It is worth a visit for the... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 28, 2012

What an amazing place. I'm ashamed to say it took us so long to go and visit Wrights Hill Fortress. Theirs a lot of history in this place and the views are stunning! There is an area where you can sit and have a picnic if you wish too. Go see it next time it's open!

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Paraparaumu, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 13, 2012

Most visitors to Wellington will make the trip at Mount Victoria. That is a great experience. However, if you want a more spectacular experience and want to put the time to do it, go to Wright's Hill. It is much higher and the view is more expansive. You look down on Mount Victoria and see much further across the harbour.

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Wellington
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Lots of tunnels to explore, interesting to wander around.

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Wellington, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2012

Part of Wellington that not many people visit but it is well worth a visit. Here is some of Wellington's history that many don't know about. Walking throuigh the tunnels makes one aware of what could have happened to Wellington.

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Lower Hutt, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012

This place is amazing. Great for all ages. Loved going through the tunnels and imagining what it would of been like in the War. Still plenty left remaining to see and is even better to go on the Guided Tour and hear the history and which room was used for what. Lots of Spirits still roaming the halls

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Wellington
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

My husband loves going up here and could look at the view for ages. A visitor to the area would struggle to find their way to this vantage point given the signage but it does given you a different view of the city .

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Palmerston North, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2012

If you happen to be in Wellington when there's an open day, go for it. Great look at war-time NZ.

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Brighton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012

Worth a drive or walk up for spectacular views out to the harbour and Hutt Valley and across to the South Island

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Hastings, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012

It is an intriguing place. I hope that it is always preserved in its present fcondition.

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