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Southern Walkway

12 km one-way | 4-5 hours one-way

From Mount Victoria east, Pencarrow and Barings Heads are edged with frothing water, the wave crests shipped to white horses with ever-present wind.

After Coromandel Street, there are close glimpses of the dodgy student accommodation, given away by colourful wall hangings and the general state of disrepair of many houses.

Mount Albert offers stunning views south, which include the peak of Tapuae-O-Uenuku, snow capped in winter.

Much of the track passes through the Town Belt, an idea borrowed from England, and aimed at sparing urban areas for public recreation in the face of development.

Walking Track

Access

The start of the track is signposted in Oriental Bay by Hotel Rafaele’s.

The conclusion of the walk is signposted in Shorland Park, Island Bay.

Track

Visit https://wellington.govt.nz/recreation/enjoy-the-outdoors/walks-and-walkways/across-the-city/southern-walkway to download the map and brochure.

This description applies to the start in Oriental Bay.

The entire track is comprehensively marked with orange directional arrows and signposts. Initially the track zigzags above Oriental Bay with views of the city, port and majestic turn-of the-century houses built on impossible sites.

The detour to Mount Victoria is a must for views of Wellington Harbour and its flanks.

Pass the memorial to Admiral Richard E. Byrd and the bronze cannon to rejoin the main track, which now skirts the edge of Alexandra Road to the junction with Crawford Road. The grassed track is well matted with pine needles.

Cross Manchester Street and skirt the fence at the edge of Wellington Zoo. Traverse Melrose Park above the baboon enclosure on the way to Mount Albert.

From Sinclair Park, it’s a descent to Houghton Bay Road, passing Houghton Bay and the eclectic mix of architecture on The Esplanade. Continue to Shorland Park and the conclusion of the walkaway.

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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

-41.2886506877836

174.799150133133

Latitude
-41.2886506877836
Longitude
174.799150133133

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