Mākara Hill

Mākara Hill is a peak in , and has an elevation of 143 metres. Mākara Hill is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near the quarter .
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  • Type: Peak with an elevation of 143 metres
  • Description: hill in New Zealand
  • Also known as: “Makara Hill”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park and Karori West Normal School.

Nature reserve
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is a mountain biking and walking park in , .

School
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Cemetery
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mākara and Karori.

Suburb
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is a locality located at the western edge of , New Zealand, close to the shore of the Tasman Sea. The suburb is named after the Stream.

Suburb
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is a suburb located at the western edge of the urban area of , New Zealand, 4 kilometres from the city centre and is one of New Zealand's most populous suburbs, with a population of 15,100 in June 2025.

Quarter
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is a suburb of , the capital city of , under the governance of Wellington City Council. is located west of and .

Mākara Hill

Latitude
-41.28947° or 41° 17′ 22″ south
Longitude
174.70727° or 174° 42′ 26″ east
Elevation
143 metres (469 feet)
Open location code
4VCPPP64+6W
Open­Street­Map ID
node 3218328782
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­peak
Geo­Names ID
2187953
Wiki­data ID
Q31472366
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Satellite Map

Discover Mākara Hill from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Dutch—“Mākara Hill” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Makara Hill”
  • Dutch: “Makara Hill”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Karori West and Mitchelltown.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Makara Peak Summit Viewing Deck and Trickle Falls.

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