Wellington is surrounded by picturesque walking and hiking tracks, both inland and coastal.
Nearby Mount Victoria stands sentinel over the city, home to spectacular 360-degree views and a collection of walking & hiking tracks for those who venture to the top.
If you’re after a hike through beautiful native bush, head to Wellington's Kaitoke Regional Park which offers walking tracks amongst ancient rata and rimu trees. There’s paths that meander past waterfalls and stream valleys in Belmont Regional Park, as well as ridgeline hikes to tussock grass plains with sweeping views.
For something more coastal, walk the Makara Track – a 6 kilometre loop combining long-range views along a wild west-coast beach.
