Wellington Park is free to access 24 hours a day, however, facilities like Mount Wellington's restrooms and observation shelter are only accessible from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. between Sept. 1 and April 30.

The group which manages kunanyi/Mt Wellington says, it’s seeking funding for much needed infrastructure upgrades on the mountain, to meet soaring visitation numbers.

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Turning kunanyi/Mt Wellington into a national park could lead to the imposition of entry fees and leave the mountain open to inappropriate commercial development, some observers fear.

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Wellington Park Management Trust chair Christine Mucha echoed the sentiment on Friday. She said visitation to kunanyi was far higher than the state’s other popular mountain destinations.