The Crow’s Nest (385m) rises prominently on Wellington’s skyline to the south of Kaukau. It’s now an easy walk up and over the summit but it hasn’t always been this way. Work in the mid 2010s saw this overgrown and unloved path turned into a well-formed, well-kept track. Although there are several routes, the access from Patna Street, Ngaio, is most obvious for first-timers. Head up through long grass and veer left at the junction onto the clearly-marked path. Sidle the hill for about 10 minutes, passing the access from Huntleigh Park Way. The track twists into a dark corner…