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Welcome to Wrights Hill Fortress

The Wrights Hill Fortress, built during World War Two, the Fortress located in Karori, Wellington consists of an underground network of tunnels, operation rooms and three gun emplacements. Society members take the public on a one hour long guided tour on Open Days. You can also wander around yourself with the help of a free history pamphlet and map. The experience is fascinating for people of all ages and gives adults and children alike an insight into the measures taken to protect New Zealand during World War Two.

History

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.   Wrights Hill Fortress was built in the 1940’s as a long range coastal battery to protect Wellington city and environs from possible enemy attack and invasion from the Pacific in World War Two. The site was selected as early as 1935, but it […]

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Restoration

Restoration is a long process, it takes time and a lot of energy. Here is what we have done since 1992!   The Fortress was suffering from many years of neglect when the Karori Lions entered it in 1988. Their first task was to clear up the accumulated mess and provide improved security for the […]

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Open Days

Upcoming open days will be posted on the home page. Typically, Wright’s Hill Fortress is open for public viewing four times per year. Waitangi Day, February 6 ANZAC Day, April 25 Kings Birthday, June (first Monday) Labour Day, October (third Monday) On these open days, the fortress hours are 10am – 4pm. Adults: $10, children […]

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About Us

This is our story.   The Wrights Hill Fortress Restoration Society formed in 1992, with the aim of preserving and restoring the Fortress. We also took over running the Open Days from the Lions. As part of our ongoing restoration of the Fortress, we hold weekly working bees, at which general maintenance and restoration activities […]

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Latest Posts

Waitangi Day 2024 – Open Day
Administrator | January 22, 2024 | No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE USE … Jan/Feb 2024

WAITANGI DAY OPEN DAY-TUESDAY, 6th February 10AM – 4PM.

Wellington’s historic…

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NEWS RELEASE – Labour Day 2023 Open Day
Administrator | October 6, 2023 | No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE USE – OCTOBER 2023

Wellington’s historic Wrights Hill Fortress in Karori will be opened for public inspection again…

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NEWS RELEASE – Kings Birthday – 5th June – Open Day
Administrator | May 16, 2023 | No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE USE … MAY / JUNE 2023

Wellington’s historic Wrights Hill Fortress in Karori will be reopening for public…

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NEWS RELEASE APRIL 2023 – ANZAC DAY OPEN DAY
Administrator | April 6, 2023 | No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE USE … APRIL 2023
ANZAC DAY OPEN DAY- TUESDAY 25 TH APRIL 10AM – 4PM

Wellington’s historic Wrights…

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NEWS RELEASE – WAITANGI DAY OPEN DAY -MONDAY – 6th February
Administrator | January 26, 2023 | No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE USE … Jan/Feb 2023

WAITANGI DAY OPEN DAY-MONDAY, 6 th February 10AM – 4PM

Wellington’s…

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NEWS RELEASE – DECEMBER 28th OPEN DAY – CANCELLED
Administrator | November 22, 2022 | No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE USE – NOVEMBER 2022

Due to staffing and logistical problems, mainly as a result of COVID, Wellington’s Wrights…

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NEWS RELEASE – October 2022 Labour Day Open Day
Administrator | October 9, 2022 | No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE USE – OCTOBER 2022

LABOUR DAY – OPEN DAY- Monday 24th October, 10AM- 4PM

Wellington’s…

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News Release – Queens Birthday Opening Day
Administrator | May 22, 2022 | No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE USE – MAY/JUNE 2022.
QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY– OPEN DAY
MONDAY 6th JUNE, 10AM- 4PM

Wellington’s historic Wrights Hill Fortress in Karori…

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