Wellington Regional Trails
A section of the Salvation Bush Walk on Wrights Hill above Karori.

A walking and mountain biking loop trail at Wrights Hill Reserve.

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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