North Island

Wellington Region

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Stone walls at Turakirae Head

approx 5 km return | 2 hours return

Awesome any day. Even better on Sundays.

Field Hut and Table Top

Otaki Forks, Tararua Forest Park

Time: 5 – 6 hr return

Matiu/Somes Island

8 km return | 2-3 hours return

Big Time

Levin brings it

Colonial Knob

Colonial Knob Scenic Reserve

Time: 3 – 5 hr round trip

Mount Kaukau is the highest point overlooking Wellington Harbour.

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Camping NZ App

All the great camping sites on your iPhone™, iPad™ or Android™ phone or tablet. Avoid camping penalties using this council approved app. Featuring offline maps.

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The Orongorongo Track

Orongorongo Track

Catchpool Valley, Rimutaka Forest Park

10.4 km return | 4 hours return

Various short walks from 5 mins to 1 hour

Tunnel on the Remutaka Rail Trail

Remutaka Rail Trail

Remutaka Forest Park

18 km one-way | 5-6 hours one-way

1.3 km return | 45 minutes return

View from the top of Mt Victoria

Start from Courtney Place and within an hour you'll see an amazing panoramic view of Wellington. Watch the ferries coming in and out of the harbour...