Miramar Fairy village
📍 Maupuia, Wellington
A native bush hillside walk in Maupuia dotted with handcrafted fairy doors, miniature houses, and illustrated signboards. The slope is gentle enough for a three-year-old to run unaided. Summit opens to wide Wellington views. Free to visit.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with children aged 2 to 8 - young children forget any reluctance the moment they spot the first fairy door and run the whole way up. The summit view is a bonus that the adults appreciate. Free to visit and doable as a standalone half-hour trip.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
View all reviews →28 Google reviews
G Reviews from Google
may july
10 months ago
“I took the bus and got off at the stop near the Wellington signboard, then walked to the forest track. Along the hillside walk, you will see the tiny fairy houses and sign boards .. The slope is gentle and suitable even for elderly people. At the top of the small hill, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the beach and breathe in the fresh air the entire way. Such a peaceful and refreshing spot!”
Bernard Savage
10 months ago
“This an amusing piece of Kiwiana with little doors and fairy themed plaques and little houses dotted around a beautiful little glade. It definitely worth half an hour of your time for a nice woodland stroll”
Arja Hone
5 years ago
“A lovely walk! Thought it might be a bit steep for my two (3 & 5) but, when they saw the little doors, they ran the whole way up!! Super excited to knock on the ones they could reach and investigate the little houses. What a lot of work some clever people have done!”
📊 Commonly mentioned in Google reviews
Based on Google review tagsWalk
7 reviews
Fairy village
6 reviews
House
5 reviews
Magical feel
3 reviews
Doors
3 reviews
Overview
Miramar Fairy Village winds up a gently sloping bush-clad hillside in Maupuia, with fairy doors, tiny handcrafted houses, and illustrated signboards tucked into the trees at child height throughout. Young children spot the first door and run the entire route without persuasion. The slope is accessible to elderly visitors and young toddlers alike. At the summit the canopy opens to sweeping views across Wellington. The full walk takes around 30 minutes.
