Walking

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Walking and Trekking

Walking and trekking the tracks throughout New Zealand is top of the to-do list for many travellers to New Zealand. From gentle, scenic short walks to multi-day adventures, experience Aotearoa on foot and immerse yourself in the bush, beach and wilderness you came to see.

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Mount Kaukau is the highest point overlooking Wellington Harbour.

The Orongorongo Track

North IslandWellington Region

Orongorongo Track

Catchpool Valley, Rimutaka Forest Park

10.4 km return | 4 hours return

Tunnel on the Remutaka Rail Trail

North IslandWellington Region

Remutaka Rail Trail

Remutaka Forest Park

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

Wind swept - Red Rocks Wellington

North IslandWellington Region

Red Rocks Track

Te Kopahou Reserve

9 km return | 2-3 hours return

Near the trig

2 km return | 45 minutes return

North IslandWellington Region

Belmont Trig Track

Belmont Regional Park

approx 7 km return | 5 hours 15 minutes return

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North IslandWellington Region

Waterfall Track

Belmont Regional Park

approx 2 km return | 1 hour return

Kapiti sunset

6 km return | 3 hours return

North IslandWellington Region

6 km return | 3 hours return

River shadows

North IslandWellington Region

Arcus Loop

Otaki Forks

2 km return | 50 minutes return

Cattle Ridge Track on the Northern Walkway

North IslandWellington Region

16 km one-way | 4 hours one-way

North IslandWellington Region

12 km one-way | 5 hours one-way

North IslandWellington Region

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

East Harbour Regional Park views

North IslandWellington Region

Muritai Park Track

Butterfly Creek, East Harbour Regional Park

approx 4 km one-way | 1 hour 45 minutes one-way to Butterfly Creek picnic area