# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Waitangi Day 2026 - Open Day
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 06 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 am – Fri, 06 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 am
- **Event Description**: FOR IMMEDIATE USE – JAN / FEB 2026
WAITANGI DAY– OPEN DAY
FRIDAY 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. The World War Two coastal battery first opened to the public in 1989 and will be accessible between 10am and 4pm.

On Waitangi Day people are invited to self-guide themselves through the tunnels and gun emplacements. The walk usually takes about one hour. Bring a torch with you for some fun! Strong footwear and no jandals!

Visitors will be able to explore the 620 metres of underground tunnels with a free map and history pamphlet. They will see shell stores, plotting rooms and the huge gun pit where Gun umber 1 used to stand, as well as a replica of the 10-metre-long gun barrel. Also on show will be historic photos, and an assortment of military memorabilia. A DVD of how a 9.2-inch gun operates will be showing as well. The World War Two Fortress is the only one of its type in New Zealand available to the public on four Open Days a year.

Wrights Hill Fortress was built from 1942 to protect Wellington from Japanese bombardment. In the early 1960’s, the guns were cut up for scrap and sold, ironically, to the Japanese.

Admission is $20 for a family of two adults and three children under 12, or $10 per adult and $5 per child. (CASH ONLY please-NO EFTPOS). Access is via Karori Road, Campbell Street, and Wrights Hill Road. All proceeds go to the continuing restoration of the Fortress. There is limited car parking at the summit of the Hill.

Visitors to the Fortress in Wrights Hill Reserve can also enjoy bush walks, picnic sites and panoramic views from the top of the hill.

There will also be a BBQ sausage sizzle and soft drinks on sale. No booking required.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wellington/waitangi-day-2026-open-day/200029586860807
- **Event Categories**: business, trips-adventures, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 538

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029586860807?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=wellington-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Wellington
- **state**: WG
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 70 Wrights Hill Road, Wellington, New Zealand 6012
- **lat**: -41.29311
- **long**: 174.73631
- **full address**: 70 Wrights Hill Road, Wellington, New Zealand 6012, New Zealand

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Wrights Hill Fortress (https://allevents.in/org/wrights-hill-fortress/12323255)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 06 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 70 Wrights Hill Road, Wellington, New Zealand 6012, New Zealand
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Wrights Hill Fortress
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business, trips-adventures, nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Waitangi Day 2026 - Open Day ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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