Things to Do in Wellington

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Makara Beach Walkway is a hiking area in Wellington. Our loop walk climbs to vantage points with expansive views, offering glimpses of farmland, the beach, and historic gun emplacements. We provide an advanced tramping track that returns along the beach, starting and ending at Mākara Beach.

Skyline Walkway Trailhead - Makara Saddle is a hiking area in Wellington offering an 18-kilometer dual-use track along Wellington's ridge tops, which can be completed in stages. Our route follows the Outer Green Belt onto Mount Kaukau, the Crow's Nest, Kilmister Tops, and Johnston Hill. We provide clear directional markers, and the track offers views of the Kaikoura ranges, Marlborough Sounds, Wellington city and harbour, and the Tararua and Orongorongo ranges on clear days.

Northern Walkway trailhead - Johnsonville is a hiking area in Wellington. We offer a 14.9-kilometre walk that takes at least four hours to complete and follows the outer Green Belt. The walkway connects to the Town Belt in Te Ahumairangi Hill (Tinakori Hill) and reaches Kelburn. Our walkway highlights include 360-degree views of the city, harbour, mountain ranges, and the sea. You can also explore abandoned tunnels and the city's oldest reserve along the path. The walkway is steep in some places but is not difficult overall.

Skyline Walkway trailhead - Old Coach Road is a hiking area in Wellington. Our track is an 18-kilometer dual-use path, running north and south between Erlestoke Crescent in Churton Park and Makara Saddle in Karori, which can be completed in stages. We offer an experience that traverses Wellington's ridge tops, following the Outer Green Belt onto Mount Kaukau, the Crow's Nest, Kilmister Tops, and Johnston Hill. On clear days, our route provides views of the Kaikoura ranges, the Marlborough Sounds, Wellington city and harbor, and the Tararua and Orongorongo ranges. Our walkway is marked with purple directional markers, guiding visitors along the track. Dogs are permitted on leads outside designated exercise areas.

Hauora Reserve is a hiking area in Wellington. We offer public access to trails and outdoor spaces managed by the Wellington City Council, providing opportunities for active recreation among nature.

Skyline Walkway is a hiking area in Wellington. Our 18-kilometer walkway traverses Wellington's ridge tops, running north and south between Erlestoke Crescent in Churton Park and Makara Saddle in Karori. We offer a dual-use track that can be completed in stages, following the Outer Green Belt onto Mount Kaukau, the Crow's Nest, Kilmister Tops, and Johnston Hill.

Trelissick Park is a hiking area in Wellington with well-formed tracks, though steep in places. Our park offers an off-leash dog exercise area and contains historic gunpowder magazines from the 1870s.

Wellington Town Belt Hikes is a hiking area in Wellington. Our reserves provide a backdrop to the inner city, offering recreational opportunities with natural woodland and bush areas.

Lawson's Track, Seton Nossiter Park is a hiking area in Wellington. We maintain access to parks and sportsgrounds, walkways, playgrounds, recreation centres, and pools across the capital. We also provide information about our public art, heritage sites, and libraries, supporting arts and culture throughout Wellington. Our team manages various city services, including parking, roads, transport, rubbish, recycling, and waste.