Follow the farm road to Gas Line Ridge, which overlooks Transmission Gully. Continue along the track to see the St Bernard’s educational woodlot and visit the riparian (streamside) restoration planting area on the way to the carpark.
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-41.06, 174.94 · rel 17551822
-41.06, 174.94 · rel 17551822
Restoration Trail
A 2,1 km loop walk through urban area in Wellington.
Loop walk
start = finish · Wellington
2,1km
Distance
light
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Remote
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
Battle Hill New Zealand Wars Memorial
monument ·
332 m off route
2,1 km
100%
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
Restoration Trail is 2.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Restoration Trail takes approximately 32 min to complete.
Yes, Restoration Trail is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Restoration Trail starts at Battle Hill Farm car park.
Restoration Trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Restoration Trail is maintained and managed by Greater Wellington Regional Council.