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Wellington walkway.

Wellington walkway

Wellington City Council maintains a network of walkways which vary in landscape and take in scenic views of the city and coast.

For details of the longer walkways, go to:

Major Walkways

If you want to start and finish your walk at the same place, then look at:

Loop Walks

A list of walkways that are suitable for wheelchairs or buggies are listed in:

Accessible Walkways

Other Areas to Walk

Town Belt

Wellington's Town Belt - extending for 425ha through the city - has an extensive walking track network. The Town Belt is public land and accessible from a number of points around the city. It offers the feeling of being miles from city life, without having to leave town.

Reserves and Town Belt

Heritage Trails

There are several inner city heritage trails encompassing Wellington landmarks and historic sites.

Heritage Trails

Zealandia

Zealandia at Waiapu Road, Karori, is a sanctuary for native birds, plants and environmental enthusiasts. Set amongst 252ha of native forest, the sanctuary is a tranquil place to walk. There are a variety of walking trails and guided tours.

Zealandia is open daily. Admission charges apply.

Zealandia website

Te Araroa Trail

The Te Araroa Trail stretches the length of New Zealand. The local section of this track runs from Shorland Park in Island Bay to the Wellington Botanic Garden and on to Porirua (36km). It follows existing tracks and roads.

For information on the Porirua to Johnsonville / Mount Kaukau, Khandallah section:

Colonial Knob Track - Te Araroa website

For information on the Johnsonville / Mount Kaukau to Wellington Botanic Garden section:

Ngaio Track - Te Araroa website

For information on the Shorland Park to Wellington Botanic Garden section:

City to Sea Track - Te Araroa website

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Volunteer to Create Trails

The Council is working with Wellington Trails Alliance (WTA) to create trails for mountain bikers, walkers and runners. They've extended trail networks all over Wellington, particularly on the Town Belt, Polhill Reserve and Miramar Peninsula.

Trail Volunteers

Mountain Bike Access

Parts of the walkways are open to mountain bikes except for the Eastern Walkway and the City to Sea Walkway, which are closed to mountain bikes.

Walkways iPhone Application

Walkways iPhone Application.

Walkways iPhone Application

Explore the well-known walkways and tracks around Wellington with a free Welly Walks iPhone application. It'll help you discover all the best tourist spots and hidden gems in Wellington; nature reserves, forests, farmlands and the rugged South Coast; landmarks and historic sites; public art and picturesque views.

The application features seven walks including:

  • City to Sea Walkway
  • Eastern Walkway
  • Explore Parliament and Thorndon
  • Explore the Waterfront
  • Northern Walkway
  • Skyline Walkway
  • Southern Walkway

All the walks also have images, maps and instructions on how to get around.

Download from iTunes

Related Links

Department Details:
Reserves and Town Belt (Parks and Gardens)

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