1 / 3Callender Reserve Churton Park
📍 Churton Park, Wellington
Callender Reserve in Churton Park is a walking track reserve with elevated terrain offering panoramic views over Wellington. The route passes through a bush section at the end and supports a variety of wildlife.
One of the best walking tracks in the Churton Park area. Dogs are allowed here but should be on the leash at all times. The views are excellent and there is a lot of wildlife. Callender Reserve constantly gets repaired but at the moment is a little overgrown, so make sure to wear good grip shoes as it can be slippery due to winter wetness, and warm clothes as it can be exposed and rather chilly. During the summer it can be very warm, and very hot so make sure to wear sunblock because it is a very exposed area. At night the summit forest can be very dark, so a flashlight will be needed so you don’t fall off the track.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Families and regular walkers describe the views as excellent and the bush end of the track as a highlight, with dogs welcome throughout. Reviewers note it as one of the best walking tracks in the Churton Park area.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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DOTT The Movie
2 years ago
“One of the best walking tracks in the Churton Park area. Dogs are allowed here but should be on the leash at all times. The views are excellent and there is a lot of wildlife. Callender Reserve constantly gets repaired but at the moment is a little overgrown, so make sure to wear good grip shoes as it can be slippery due to winter wetness, and warm clothes as it can be exposed and rather chilly. During the summer it can be very warm, and very hot so make sure to wear sunblock because it is a very exposed area. At night the summit forest can be very dark, so a flashlight will be needed so you don’t fall off the track.”
Jackie Shang
2 years ago
“Callender reserve is a great walkway in Churton park. High hills make you can see better views. It’s also a dog friendly walkway for your little fluffy friend.”
Duncan Clarke
2 years ago
“Great walk, nice views with a little forest at the end! Done some nice stop motion there too!”
Morne Smart
2 years ago
“Shortish path with an easy climb and descent.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Callender Reserve in Churton Park is a walking track reserve on high ground above the suburb, with climbs that reward with broad views over Wellington and surrounds. The path runs through open terrain before reaching a bush section at the end of the loop. Reviewers describe a shortish path with an accessible climb and descent, noting the evening views as a particular highlight. The reserve supports active wildlife, and the bush section provides habitat diversity along the route.
