Otari-Wilton’s Bush Reserve was 100 years old in August 2006

Visit Otari

This unique native bush reserve is located in the western suburbs of Wellington – about 5kms from the city.  The number 14 bus takes you from the city right to the main entrance. Bus timetable available at Metlink.

The main entrance is at 160 Wilton Road. Enter here or 50m along the road at the car park, and make the Information Centre / Te Marae o Tane your first stop.

Further details are here.

Te Marae o Tane - Information Centre

This is a beautiful place where you can look out over the reserve and the tree tops from the canopy walkway. At the Information Centre you will find maps, visitor information, and toilets.
You can see maps of Otari at
Tracks
Plant Collections

Visit Otari

Visitors can enjoy a unique experience in the placid gardens and surrounding rainforest. There are plantings of native plants from all over New Zealand and the original local forest grows undisturbed around its streams. There are 11 kilometres of walking tracks within the reserve, and several picnic areas.

You are sure to see many native birds here - tui, fantails, kereru.... The forest is also alive with native insects and spiders (harmless).

Since 1995, there has been extensive pest control and Otari is now a supreme nesting and food source for native birds spreading out into nearby suburbs.

You can book a guided tour to suit your interests at 04 4991400 - ask for the Treehouse.

Regular guided walks are scheduled for the fourth Sunday each month.