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Te Motu Kairangi / Miramar Peninsula has many sites of historical significance, together with varied and regenerating biodiversity.The route of walk will take in Miramar Community Garden (on site of former Wellington Prison garden); site of former prison officers' training building, women's reformatory building and a filming location; ten former munitions bunkers; Shelly Bay - works for Peter Jackson & Fran Walsh to repair the landscape; (possible sojourn at Chocolate Fish Café); walk south beside Shelly Bay Rd; climb Piki ki Maupuia Walkway through native bush in Carter Park to Maupuia and no. 24 bus route.
Booking is REQUIRED
Cost: Free
Booking info here:
https://wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz/event/motukairangimiramar-peninsula/
Travel from northern suburbs:
Catch No. 24 Miramar Heights bus which leaves Johnsonville - Stop B 9.45 a.m., Broadmeadows - Rajkot Tce 9.48 a.m., Khandallah village - Stop B 9.57a.m., Wellington Station - Stop A 10.14 a.m., Courtenay Place - Stop C 10.26 a.m., Greta Point, Evans Bay Pde - 10.35 a.m., Kilbirnie - Stop A 10.39 a.m., Mt Crawford - 10.49 a.m.
Non-bus travellers: meet 11am opposite Wellington (Mt Crawford) Prison gate.
Health & Safety:
Bring sturdy shoes, clothing appropriate to the weather forecast, sunscreen, walking pole, lunch, water.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Wellington Prison, Main Road, Maupuia, Wellington 6022, Wellington, New Zealand
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