Mākara Hill
Mākara Hill is a peak in Wellington, Greater Wellington and has an elevation of 143 metres. Mākara Hill is situated nearby to the neighborhood Karori West, as well as near the quarter Highbury.
- 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.
Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park
Nature reserve
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Karori West and Mākara.
Mākara
Suburb
Karori
Suburb
Karori is a suburb located at the western edge of the urban area of Wellington, 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.
Mākara Hill
- Categories: hill and landform
- Location: Wellington, Greater Wellington, North Island, New Zealand, Oceania
- View on OpenStreetMap
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
OpenStreetMap feature
natural=peak
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Satellite Map
Discover Mākara Hill from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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 Highbury and Mitchelltown.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Makara Peak Summit Viewing Deck and Trickle Falls.
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