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The Best Hiking Trails in Wellington (New Zealand)

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  • Mt. Ruapehu Crater - New Zealand

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    near Whakapapa Village, Wellington (New Zealand)
    Author
    oosterop
    Distance
    4.08mi
    Elevation +
    2221f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofMt. Ruapehu Crater - New Zealand Photo ofMt. Ruapehu Crater - New Zealand Photo ofMt. Ruapehu Crater - New Zealand

    A hike to the rim of Mount Ruapehu in New Zealand. It is one of the most active volcanoes of the country/world. The hike has magnificent 360 degree views. There is a small hut at the top. Ruapehu is part of Tongariro ...

  • Taranaki Falls walk. New Zealand

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    near Whakapapa Village, Wellington (New Zealand)
    Author
    jorrupi
    Distance
    3.79mi
    Elevation +
    522f
    TrailRank
    50| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofTaranaki Falls walk. New Zealand Photo ofTaranaki Falls walk. New Zealand Photo ofTaranaki Falls walk. New Zealand

    Nice and easy walk inside Tongariro Nat. Park.6 km length. The track starts in Bayview Chateau and bring you to the forest very quick. You will walk close to the river until arrive to Taranaki Falls. From here you wil...

    Jolie petite randonnée en boucle de mise en jambes. 2 chutes une petite et Tanarika.
    Joost VAN DER ERVE

  • avalanche flats track

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    near Shannon, Wellington (New Zealand)
    Author
    bdog
    Distance
    5.84mi
    Elevation +
    331f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofavalanche flats track Photo ofavalanche flats track Photo ofavalanche flats track

    Good leg stretch. Track is part of the route into Managhao flats hut it skirts the edge of Mangahao (upper) reservoir before it turns back into the Managhao River. The water is clean, clear and emerald green with plenty ...

  • Wainuiomata Main Ridge Track

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    near Parkway, Wellington (New Zealand)
    Author
    dukeigi
    Distance
    4.31mi
    Elevation +
    1106f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofWainuiomata Main Ridge Track Photo ofWainuiomata Main Ridge Track Photo ofWainuiomata Main Ridge Track

    Wainuiomata Main Ridge Track. Nice forest, lots of shade, no views till you're above days bay. We walked down the road to days bay to see some of the houses in the area, there's at least two walk paths alternatively.

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  • Porirua - Colonial Knob Scenic Reserve

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    near Porirua, Wellington (New Zealand)
    Author
    yaelgolub
    Distance
    4.05mi
    Elevation +
    906f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofPorirua - Colonial Knob Scenic Reserve Photo ofPorirua - Colonial Knob Scenic Reserve Photo ofPorirua - Colonial Knob Scenic Reserve

    We started with the Doctor Track, then Boundry Rd up to Ex Woosh Antenna, then it started to rain so we go back and try to take the Spicer Link to go back to the parking, but in the middle we end up in some roads only fo...

  • Kapakapanui VK

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    near Reikorangi, Wellington (New Zealand)
    Author
    Victor Kuipers
    Distance
    7.42mi
    Elevation +
    3960f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofKapakapanui VK Photo ofKapakapanui VK Photo ofKapakapanui VK

    Awesome hike, but you need to be fit going up and sure-footed on the way down. This is a steep route in both directions. The effort is rewarded with a superb variety of forest and, weather permitting, awesome views in al...

  • Pukatiro Loop

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    near Pukerua Bay, Wellington (New Zealand)
    Author
    dukeigi
    Distance
    5.73mi
    Elevation +
    1362f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofPukatiro Loop Photo ofPukatiro Loop Photo ofPukatiro Loop

    From the carpark, follow the yellow markers. In winter the river was too wide so we had to take shoes off, on the way back we found a narrow part to jump over. The first part is on a nice wide path through the forest, no...

  • Mt Matthews (Orongorongos)

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    near Eastbourne, Wellington (New Zealand)
    Author
    DHut
    Distance
    16.22mi
    Elevation +
    3947f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofMt Matthews (Orongorongos) Photo ofMt Matthews (Orongorongos) Photo ofMt Matthews (Orongorongos)

    Along the walking track until the river, near the huts, then follow the river with numerous river crossings until the branch for Mt Matthews. Then it is a steep uphill on a well-formed track. Return the same way. A good ...

  • Colonial knob

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    near Ranui Heights, Wellington (New Zealand)
    Author
    hyejin
    Distance
    4.81mi
    Elevation +
    1234f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofColonial knob Photo ofColonial knob Photo ofColonial knob

    It's a nice walking route. I was walking slowly taking photos and making videos. It might take shorter if you take this route.

  • Skyline walkway

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    near Broadmeadows, Wellington (New Zealand)
    Author
    hyejin
    Distance
    8.04mi
    Elevation +
    1785f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofSkyline walkway Photo ofSkyline walkway Photo ofSkyline walkway

    It was a super windy day...! I went to the wrong side a few times Very nice walk between Karori and Johnsonville.

  • New Zealand: Yorks bay to Eastbourne via the ridge track

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    near York Bay, Wellington (New Zealand)
    Author
    Alan Stobie
    Distance
    5.47mi
    Elevation +
    1916f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofNew Zealand: Yorks bay to Eastbourne via the ridge track Photo ofNew Zealand: Yorks bay to Eastbourne via the ridge track Photo ofNew Zealand: Yorks bay to Eastbourne via the ridge track

    An insulating walk entirely on a well marked footpath. Can be slippery when wet but lots of tree roots to stabilise the path. A lovely French Cafe at the end of the track. Bus back to complete the circle.

  • Castlepoint lighthouse and cove, Castlepoint, New Zealand

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    near Castlepoint, Wellington (New Zealand)
    Author
    Mariamest
    with Solrak7
    Distance
    3.45mi
    Elevation +
    531f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofCastlepoint lighthouse and cove, Castlepoint, New Zealand Photo ofCastlepoint lighthouse and cove, Castlepoint, New Zealand Photo ofCastlepoint lighthouse and cove, Castlepoint, New Zealand

    Walking loop around Castlepoint lighthouse and the cove, getting stunning views of the lighthouse. Take care in this track, it goes very close to the edge of big cliffs, especially in windy days.

  • 2023-01-05 Paekakiriki Escarpment Track (NZ) (Te Araroa)

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    near Paekakariki, Wellington (New Zealand)
    Author
    ribuck
    Distance
    6.16mi
    Elevation +
    1732f
    TrailRank
    19

    The Paekakariki Escarpment Track runs along the escarpment in the Kapiti Coast just north of Wellington. There are plenty of ups and downs, with over a thousand steps and a couple of long suspension bridges. It's not rem...

  • Makara peak mountain bike trail. T4

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    near Karori West, Wellington (New Zealand)
    Author
    AlexRei
    Distance
    3.99mi
    Elevation +
    614f
    TrailRank
    19

    T4 (Trail To The Top). This is a path designed for bikes by the local city council and mountain biking clubs. Just a small part of the network of mountain bike trails that were made alongside the process of replanting na...

  • 2023-01-06 Wellington skyline track (NZ)

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    near Crofton Downs, Wellington (New Zealand)
    Author
    ribuck
    Distance
    6.89mi
    Elevation +
    1499f
    TrailRank
    19

    It was possible to do this as a one-way walk by catching the train from Johnsonville to Crofton Downs (which only cost 50 cents!). It's a great walk, so close to the city, with views on one side over the city, bay and su...

  • Puke Ariki

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    near Holborn, Wellington (New Zealand)
    Author
    Andriel Nuernberg
    Distance
    13.70mi
    Elevation +
    2690f
    TrailRank
    19

    Puke Ariki (meaning "the place of leaders") traverses the length of Belmont Regional Park. Along the way you'll encounter a variety of terrain and track types, including 4wd gravel roads, open grass pasture, and single t...

  • Gilberd Bush Reserve Loop

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    near Woodridge, Wellington (New Zealand)
    Author
    Terry Harkin
    Distance
    2.56mi
    Elevation +
    377f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofGilberd Bush Reserve Loop Photo ofGilberd Bush Reserve Loop Photo ofGilberd Bush Reserve Loop

    Small amount of street at the start to create a loop walking the Te Ara Pathway through native Bush- Lots of lovely views along the way

  • Mount Ngauruhoe

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    near Whakapapa Village, Wellington (New Zealand)
    Author
    humpataa
    Distance
    9.80mi
    Elevation +
    3261f
    TrailRank
    19

    Getting up the northern route took us 3,5 hours from the car park. We carried 12kg of luggage (flying gear). The way back on the westerly side of the mount is not recommended! It was a stupid thing to do. We couldn't tak...

  • Mt Kaukau

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    near Khandallah, Wellington (New Zealand)
    Author
    nimetha
    Distance
    2.72mi
    Elevation +
    912f
    TrailRank
    17
    Photo ofMt Kaukau Photo ofMt Kaukau Photo ofMt Kaukau

    A long and steep walk up to the highest point in Wellington. Amazing view of the city and the South Island

  • Woodburn Reserve Loop

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    near Takapu Valley, Wellington (New Zealand)
    Author
    Terry Harkin
    Distance
    1.40mi
    Elevation +
    282f
    TrailRank
    17
    Photo ofWoodburn Reserve Loop Photo ofWoodburn Reserve Loop Photo ofWoodburn Reserve Loop

    A lovely little loop with some climbs and downhills native Bush track there and wide country road verge on the way back

  • Putangirua Pinnacles [01/04/2017]

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    near Pirinoa, Wellington (New Zealand)
    Author
    xibiloc
    Distance
    3.24mi
    Elevation +
    1280f
    TrailRank
    73
    Photo ofPutangirua Pinnacles [01/04/2017] Photo ofPutangirua Pinnacles [01/04/2017] Photo ofPutangirua Pinnacles [01/04/2017]

    Ruta des del càmping dels Putangirua Pinnacles fins als Putangirua Pinnacles, passant pel llit del riu (Putangirua Stream) i observant les parets erosionades a l'anada, i pel mirador dels Pinnacles i la cresta de la munt...

  • Centre de Wellington - Mount Victoria [02/04/2017]

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    near Te Aro, Wellington (New Zealand)
    Author
    xibiloc
    Distance
    3.93mi
    Elevation +
    932f
    TrailRank
    73
    Photo ofCentre de Wellington - Mount Victoria [02/04/2017] Photo ofCentre de Wellington - Mount Victoria [02/04/2017] Photo ofCentre de Wellington - Mount Victoria [02/04/2017]

    Ruta des del centre de Wellington fins al Mount Victoria, passant per la Freyberg Beach, l'Oriental Beach, el Saint Gerard's Monastery, el Charles Plimmer Park, i el Centennial Lookout a l'anada, i pel Richard Byrd memor...

  • Makara Beach

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    near Makara Beach, Wellington (New Zealand)
    Author
    Sparrowhawk303
    Distance
    5.07mi
    Elevation +
    1696f
    TrailRank
    16

    Makara Beach to WW2 Gun emplacements to Makara Walkway. Sturdy boots recommend, walkway may not be 100% accessible with high tides. Nice view of the South Island.

  • Mt Climie- attempt

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    near Mangaroa, Wellington (New Zealand)
    Author
    CamilaG
    Distance
    8.38mi
    Elevation +
    2267f
    TrailRank
    16

    Couldn't reach the summit because of the rain and wind. Highly recommend for a sunny day. Close to Wellington.

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