Fort Buckley, Military fort in Wadestown, Wellington, New Zealand
Fort Buckley stands on a steep hill below Barnard Street, featuring concrete foundations of two gun pits that overlook Wellington harbor and its port.
The fort, constructed in 1885 during tensions between Britain and Russia, was Wellington's first operational coastal defense site equipped with 64-pound Rifle Muzzle Loading guns.
The fort reflects New Zealand's military development period when the country moved toward independence from British protection through establishing its own coastal defense network.
Visitors can access the site through a gravel path from Barnard Street, where an informative pamphlet about the fort's history is available in a container.
The Highland Park Progressive Association maintains this Category 1 historic place, installing a picnic table on the former caretaker's cottage concrete foundation.
Location: Wellington Region
Location: Wellington City
Inception: 1885
Address: Barnard Street, Wadestown 6012 6012 6012
GPS coordinates: -41.26070,174.78790
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:44
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