Welcome to Otari-Wilton's Bush
Otari-Wilton's Bush is New Zealand's most significant native botanic gardens and Wellington's largest area of original native forest. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is free to enter. This website aims to provide you with all the information you need to appreciate this natural resource to its fullest.
Visit the official Wellington City Council website here.(external link)
Coming events
Walks. All walks start at the Otari Information Centre at 2pm on the day indicated. Cost is $3, Trust members free.
Wellington Anniversary Day Monday 23 February. Hiching a Ride: Vines and Epiphytes. This is an easy walk looking at the different methods plants use to reach the sunlight. Duration 2 hours. Led by John Dawson.
Sunday 26 February. Exploring the Pukatea Grove. This walk starts off the Yellow Trail and goes off-track to visit a grove of mature Pukatea trees. On the way we pass an old kingfisher condominium and a gnarled mahoe tree. Depending on the time we may get to visit a waterfall and an 800 year old rimu tree. The walk is relatively easy but sturdy footwear is required as, for some of the time, we will be off a formed track. Duration up to 2 hours. Leader: Chris Moore.
Other events
Annual Trust Barbecue. Wellington Anniversary Day Monday 23 January. Troup Picnic Area from 4.30pm. Bring your own food, drink etc
Cleanup of Otari Road Borders and Stream. Thursday 9 February. Meet in the Information Centre at 8.30am.
March seminars. Each Tuesday in March. Details to follow.
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