Frodo lives in my backyard

On the other side of the backyard fence is where Frodo lives. Ok . . maybe not, but that is where the entrance to Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park / Trails begin. About a 25 minute hike, you are at the 'summit' where you can see this beautiful view of Wellington. On a clear day you can also see the South Island from this point. What the Wellingtonians say is true. When the weather is clear, Wellington is absolutely stunning.

Only 6,742 miles to San Francisco from this point.