The Wrights Hill

Several astounding beautiful tracks wind their ways through the many little towns that make New Zealand. Most places boast immaculate beauty and make trekking both adventurous and relaxing. There is one particular location that has so much more than the mere benefits of trekking; it is the Wrights Hill. 28 different tracks make their way through Wright’s hill and to top it all, this spot is intriguingly historic. Being the location of the famous Wrights fortress, it is certainly a must see for all those visiting New Zealand.

The Wrights Hill is located in the Karori suburb of Wellington and is the home to the famous fortress built between the years 1942 and 1947 during the time of World War 2. The fortress is predominantly created underground and consists of an array of tunnels, plotting rooms, gun emplacements and magazines. At some points these structures go as deep as 50 feet underground. The fort installed 2 large 9.2 Mk guns but although it was indented to be used, the fort never saw action. The guns and the entire defense was a protection against the Japanese but strangely, after the war, the guns were fired and sold as scrap metal to the Japanese itself. The entire fortress has an eerie aura within its walls. It is open to public on particular days; the queen’s birthday and Labor Day are some of the days but through prior appointment the fortress can be opened for viewing on other days as well. Film industries have been attracted to this location thanks to the structure of the fortress and the sound effects within it and an entire New Zealand horror movie was shot within these walls.

In the surrounding you can find nature at its finest. Several parks, lush flora and rare fauna are all found here. The Wrights Hill also provides connections between the Makara Peak mountain bike park and the Polhill area.

When it comes to staying in Wellington New Zealand hotels are found in plenty. One of the most popular Wellington city Hotel, is the Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay. This is one classy place that keeps you coming back for more.