'The History of Newtown's Green Belt' walking tour

Sat Nov 01 2025 at 04:00 am to 05:00 am UTC+13:00

Kahukura Park. 177 Owen Street, Newtown, Wellington | Wellington

Wellington Heritage Festival
Publisher/HostWellington Heritage Festival
'The History of Newtown's Green Belt' walking tour
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A walk and talk on an 800 year old walking path on Newtown's town belt.
The walking tour will be hosted by local environmental artist Paul Forrest who weaves tales from his research about the heritage and history of our Newtown Green Belt hill range Te Ranga a Hiwi. All this and more whilst wandering through the regenerating native forest planted by Paul and teams of volunteers up to and along the ridge line overlooking Newtown.

Cost: Free
Event information here: https://wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz/event/the-history-of-newtowns-green-belt-walking-tour/

Health & Safety:
Good footwear advisable. First aid kit on hand. Hospital just down the road.
Please wear good shoes and dress for the weather. The tour may be cancelled in bad weather.
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Kahukura Park. 177 Owen Street, Newtown, Wellington, New Zealand

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