https://wellington.gen.nz/wrights-hill-fortress Wrights Hill Fortress newsitems https://wrightshillfortress.org.nz/2026/01/28/waitangi-day-2026/ FOR IMMEDIATE USE – JAN / FEB 2026WAITANGI DAY– OPEN DAYFRIDAY 6TH FEB, 10AM- 4PM Wellington’s historic Wrights Hill Fortress in Karori will be open for public inspection again on Waitangi Day, Friday, February 6th. karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wrightshillfortress.org.nz/2026/01/28/waitangi-day-2026/ Wrights Hill Fortress 2026-01-27T00:00:00Z -41.2958474 174.7388675 Wright's Hill Fortress, Wrights Hill Road, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://wrightshillfortress.org.nz/2025/10/13/labour-day-2025/ FOR IMMEDIATE USE – OCTOBER 2025. heritagebuildings localhistory Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://wrightshillfortress.org.nz/2025/10/13/labour-day-2025/ Wrights Hill Fortress 2025-10-13T00:00:00Z -41.2958474 174.7388675 Wright's Hill Fortress, Wrights Hill Road, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://wrightshillfortress.org.nz/2025/05/20/kings-birthday-2025/ Wellington’s historic Wrights Hill Fortress in Karori will be open for public inspection again on Waitangi Day, TUESDAY, February 6th. The World War Two coastal battery first opened to the public in 1989 and will be accessible between 10am and 4pm. The post Kings Birthday 2025 – Open Day appeared first on Wrights Hill Fortress. karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://wrightshillfortress.org.nz/2025/05/20/kings-birthday-2025/ Wrights Hill Fortress 2025-05-19T00:00:00Z -41.2958474 174.7388675 Wright's Hill Fortress, Wrights Hill Road, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://wrightshillfortress.org.nz/2025/04/06/anzac-day-2025-open-day/ FOR IMMEDIATE USE – April 2025 Wellington’s historic Wrights Hill Fortress in Karori is open for public inspection again on ANZAC day, FRIDAY, April 25th. karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Sun, 06 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://wrightshillfortress.org.nz/2025/04/06/anzac-day-2025-open-day/ Wrights Hill Fortress 2025-04-06T00:00:00Z -41.2958474 174.7388675 Wright's Hill Fortress, Wrights Hill Road, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://wrightshillfortress.org.nz/2025/01/07/waitangi-2025/ FOR IMMEDIATE USE – Jan/Feb 2025 WAITANGI DAY OPEN DAY-THURSDAY, 6th February 10AM – 4PM. heritagebuildings localhistory Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://wrightshillfortress.org.nz/2025/01/07/waitangi-2025/ Wrights Hill Fortress 2025-01-06T00:00:00Z -41.2958474 174.7388675 Wright's Hill Fortress, Wrights Hill Road, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://wrightshillfortress.org.nz/2024/05/26/kings-birthday-2024/ KING’S BIRTHDAY– OPEN DAY MONDAY 3RD JUNE, 10AM- 4PM Wellington’s historic Wrights Hill Fortress in Karori will be opening for public inspection again on King’s Birthday, Monday 3rd June. The World War Two coastal battery first opened to the public in 1989 and will be accessible between 10am and 4pm. On King’s Birthday people are invited to self-guide themselves through the tunnels and gun emplacements. The walk usually takes about one hour, so bring a torch with you for some fun! Visitors will be able to explore the 620 metres of underground tunnels with a free map and history pamphlet. They will see the engine room, shell stores, plotting rooms and the huge gun pit where Gun Number 1 used to stand, as well as a replica of the 10 metre-long gun barrel. events karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://wrightshillfortress.org.nz/2024/05/26/kings-birthday-2024/ Wrights Hill Fortress 2024-05-25T00:00:00Z -41.2958474 174.7388675 Wright's Hill Fortress, Wrights Hill Road, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://wrightshillfortress.org.nz/2024/04/17/anzac-2024/ NEWS RELEASE :FOR IMMEDIATE USE … April 2024ANZAC DAY – OPEN DAY- Thursday 25th April: 10AM – 4PM. heritagebuildings localhistory Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://wrightshillfortress.org.nz/2024/04/17/anzac-2024/ Wrights Hill Fortress 2024-04-16T00:00:00Z -41.2958474 174.7388675 Wright's Hill Fortress, Wrights Hill Road, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://wrightshillfortress.org.nz/2024/01/22/waitangi-day-2024-open-day/ Wellington’s historic Wrights Hill Fortress in Karori will be open for public inspection again on Waitangi Day, TUESDAY, February 6th. The World War Two coastal battery first opened to the public in 1989 and will be accessible between 10am and 4pm. The post Waitangi Day 2024 – Open Day appeared first on Wrights Hill Fortress. karori events places heritagebuildings localhistory Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://wrightshillfortress.org.nz/2024/01/22/waitangi-day-2024-open-day/ Wrights Hill Fortress 2024-01-22T00:00:00Z -41.2958474 174.7388675 Wright's Hill Fortress, Wrights Hill Road, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://wrightshillfortress.org.nz/2023/10/06/labour-day-2023-open-day/ FOR IMMEDIATE USE – OCTOBER 2023 Wellington’s historic Wrights Hill Fortress in Karori will be opened for public inspection again on LABOUR DAY, Monday 23rd October, the first official day of Wellington Heritage week The World War Two coastal battery will be accessible between 10am and 4pm. karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://wrightshillfortress.org.nz/2023/10/06/labour-day-2023-open-day/ Wrights Hill Fortress 2023-10-06T00:00:00Z -41.2958474 174.7388675 Wright's Hill Fortress, Wrights Hill Road, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://wrightshillfortress.org.nz/2022/05/22/news-release-may-2022/ FOR IMMEDIATE USE – MAY/JUNE 2022. heritagebuildings localhistory Sat, 21 May 2022 17:47:59 GMT https://wrightshillfortress.org.nz/2022/05/22/news-release-may-2022/ Wrights Hill Fortress 2022-05-21T17:47:59Z -41.2958474 174.7388675 Wright's Hill Fortress, Wrights Hill Road, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://wrightshillfortress.org.nz/2021/12/07/news-release-december-28th-open-day-cancelled/ Wellington’s historic Wrights Hill Fortress is cancelling this year’s Open Day on December 28th because of the current COVID-ORANGE restrictions. covid-19 health heritagebuildings localhistory Tue, 07 Dec 2021 04:06:53 GMT https://wrightshillfortress.org.nz/2021/12/07/news-release-december-28th-open-day-cancelled/ Wrights Hill Fortress 2021-12-07T04:06:53Z -41.2958474 174.7388675 Wright's Hill Fortress, Wrights Hill Road, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand