Otari-Wilton’s Bush is the only botanic garden in New Zealand dedicated solely to native plants. This unique plant sanctuary and forest reserve consists of 100 hectares of native forest and five hectares of plant collections.
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Otari-Wilton's Bush circular circuit
A 2,3 km loop walk in Wellington.
Loop walk
start = finish · Wellington
2,3km
Distance
light
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× Attraction
Moko
Attraction ·
77 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Glow Worms
Attraction ·
on the route
0,8 km
36%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Otari-Wilton's Bush circular circuit is 2.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Otari-Wilton's Bush circular circuit takes approximately 35 min to complete.
Yes, Otari-Wilton's Bush circular circuit is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Otari-Wilton's Bush circular circuit starts at Otari-Wilton Bush car park.
Otari-Wilton's Bush circular circuit is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Otari-Wilton's Bush circular circuit is maintained and managed by Wellington City Council.