Top Things to do in Greater Wellington
Top 5 Forests in Greater Wellington, North Island
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Wellington, New Zealand including Pakuratahi Forest, Rimutaka Forest Park, Otari-Wilton's Bush Native Botanic Garden, Akatarawa Forest, Butterfly Creek.
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1. Pakuratahi Forest
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
The Pakuratahi Forest covers the western side of the Rimutaka ranges north of Upper Hutt and includes lands in the Kaitoke basin as well as the main Pakuratahi catchment. The area is best known for its walking, swimming, mountain biking and the historic structures of the 1870s Rimutaka Railway.
2. Rimutaka Forest Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By 767lindat - Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Wonderful place to take the family for a picnic/bush walk. River is safe for the little ones to swim and paddle. Numerous bush tracks of different grades to walk/tramp. Also a camping ground if staying for the weekend.
3. Otari-Wilton's Bush Native Botanic Garden
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4.5 based on 277 reviews
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 National Significance by the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture. Just a 10-minute drive from the CBD or take the no. 14 bus bound for Wilton and get off at the Warwick St/Wilton Rd stop. Tell the bus driver and they will be sure to stop.
Reviewed By Car0le88 - Manchester, United Kingdom
A friend took us on the Otari-Wilton Bush trails- first the circular then on to the yellow trail to see the 800 year old tree. The trails were amazing, quite a few steps up and once you get all the way to the top to see the tree, some interesting trails back to the carpark. Would love to do some more next time we visit NZ. Beautiful specimens of plants and trees.
4. Akatarawa Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
