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Northern Walkway

16 km one-way | 4 hours one-way

The undoubted highlight of the walk is the extensive views from the summit of Mount Kaukau (430 metres). The wind howls through the 120 metre-high TV mast and sounds like crashing ocean waves. The views reach to the Porirua Basin, Marlborough Sounds, the City and harbour.

Walking Track

Access

The start of the Northern Walkway is from the end of the Upland Road entrance to the Botanic Gardens.

It concludes at Johnsonville Park, although if you decide to return by train, continue to Raroa Station.

Track

Visit https://wellington.govt.nz/recreation/enjoy-the-outdoors/walks-and-walkways/beyond-the-city/northern-walkway for a downloadable map.

After winding through the Botanic Gardens, the track traverses Tinakori Hill and descends to Wadestown and Ngaio.

Following the Kaiwharawhara Stream and gully of Trelissick Park, it then uses roadside footpaths to Khandallah Park and the start of the climb to the summit of Mount Kaukau. The descent to Johnsonville Park and Johnsonville concludes the walk.

European History

The Botanic Gardens and the Sundial of Human Involvement should be lingered over.

Tinakori Hill is a landmark seen from many other Wellington high points and commands extensive views, especially from its northern side. Watch for the section that passes under the ecclesiastical arches of drooping branches.

Trelissick Park and the shaded section alongside the Kaiwharawhara Stream seem curiously removed from their urban setting

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Organisation

Wellington City Council

Council organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷ Wellington

Categories

Walking
Free

Directions

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Coordinates

-41.28535341326

174.767253303528

Latitude
-41.28535341326
Longitude
174.767253303528

Feature	Value	Info
Track Length	10km to 20km Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 10km to 20km	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 10km to 20km
Track Duration	4 to 8 hours Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 4 to 8 hours	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 4 to 8 hours
Track Difficulty	Moderate walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Large Vehicle Access	Large vehicle accessible Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.
Disabled Access	No disabled access Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? No disabled access This location does not provide access for wheelchairs.	Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? No disabled access This location does not provide access for wheelchairs.
Crowd Factor	Some people Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Some people This place usually draws a average amount of people. You won’t have difficulties to move along, but you won’t have this place to yourself, either.	Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Some people This place usually draws a average amount of people. You won’t have difficulties to move along, but you won’t have this place to yourself, either.
Track Managing Organisation	Local Council Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? Local Council This walking track is managed by a local council. Wellington City Council	Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? Local Council This walking track is managed by a local council. Wellington City Council