Salvation Bush Walk at Wrights Hill, Karori

Walking time

45 mins

Length

973m

Uses

Walking/Running, Mountain Biking

Type

Single track

Walking difficulty

Easy: Walking track

Mountain Bike Grade

Intermediate: Grade 3

Profile

30m climb

30m descent

321m highest point

Dogs

Yes (on lead)

About the trail

Salvation Bush Walk is a short one-kilometre loop at Wrights Hill Reserve. The trail is graded as an easy walk that takes around 45-minutes to complete. The trail is a single track through a mix of dense and light regenerating bush with a gentle gradient.

Starting at the Middle Car Park on Wrights Hill Road, head into the bush and look for the Salvation Track to Fitzgerald Place. Continue until you find the Landsdowne Track. Follow Landsdowne towards Burrows Avenue. Follow the directional signs back to the car park.

The trail is shared use so be aware of mountain bikers riding downhill at speed.

Getting there

Public transport is available to get to Campbell Street which connects to Wrights Hill Road. Take bus 21 to Karori (Wrights Hill) from the city centre. Timetables are available on Metlink.
Car parking is available at the start point at the Wrights Hill Reserve car park on Wrights Hill Road.

The entrance of the Salvation Bush Walk on Wrights Hill above Karori.

The entrance from the Middle Car Park on Wrights Hill Road, head into the bush and look for the Salvation Track to Fitzgerald Place.

Know before you go

Get ready using Plan My Walk for track alerts, weather forecasts, trip reviews, and a packing list. For weather forecasts, check MetService.
Toilets and drinking water are not available on this trail.
Dogs must be on leash outside dog exercise areas.
For more tips and advice before heading out on Wellington’s trails check out our before you go section.

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