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.

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.

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.

Wellington Park Management Trust chair says group is seeking funds for kunanyi infrastructure. The caretakers of kunanyi agree the mountain needs new infrastructure to meet soaring demand, and ...