In addition to building and maintaining dual purpose mountain bike and walking tracks the Makara Peak Supporters are actively working to restore the hills of Makara Peak to native forest. To date the Makara Peak Supporters have planted nearly 30,000 native plants and removed thousands of pest plants and animals. These efforts improve the Park is several ways:

• provides shelter from wind, rain and sun
• more fire resistant than gorse
• more attractive (and comfortable) to ride or walk through than gorse!
• broadens the support for the park to the wider community
• provides a stopping off point for native birds between the Karori Sanctuary and Otari Plant Museum
• fits in with the Wellington City Councils long term plans for a native forest belt around the city