Mount Victoria
Mount Victoria
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High lookout point along Wellington's Southern Walkway gives visitors a spectacular view of the city and its surroundings.
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- b_long176Sydney, Australia1,104 contributionsIts easier if you drive!If you're going to do a lookout in Wellington, this is the one to do. Views over the harbour, the city, and across to the airport, make it worth the walk, ride or drive up there. Lots of photos to take!Visited January 2024Travelled with familyWritten April 17, 2024
- BelC0001Sydney, Australia1,008 contributionsA good morning walk to the local summit.An excellent short walk/hike from the city centre to the lookout on top, this reserve appears to be a favourite with the local population for dog walking, walking and BMX bike riding. There are several trails, all clearly sign posted, ascending and descending the lookout, offering a good variety of scenery for the tourist - look out for a sign showing where scenes from The Hobbit was filmed! The lookout can also be reached by car (a nice car park for cars and buses) and a metro bus stop!Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten August 8, 2024
- Ruben L59 contributionsDefinitely worth it, the view over all of Wellington is awesomeI hiked to the Mt Victoria lookout today and it is definitely worth a visit. The view is incredible no matter in which direction you look, it‘s really awesome. Additionally, there are several nice hiking tracks that you can use to get to the lookout rather than driving which I‘d definitely recommend, as the nature is incredible and there aren‘t many people so you can enjoy it on your own.Visited September 2024Travelled soloWritten September 1, 2024
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Siew Hong Tang
20 contributions
Feb 2020
We visited this place on an afternnon with good clear weather. The view was panaromic as is to be expected from any high point overlooking a city. For us it was a short drive after visiting Museum of NZ Te Papa Tongarewa. It helped that we were able to drive up to the top. The more energetic ones could trek or bike up.
Written February 20, 2020
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ksufan88
Wichita, KS6,795 contributions
Dec 2019
We drove up the windy road to this viewpoint over the city. It is a good place to become familiar with the layout of the city and to also watch planes taking off and landing at the nearby airport. There is also a large sail-shaped multi colored sculpture near the summit that is eye catching.
Written February 3, 2020
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Sus1952
Palmerston North, New Zealand2,110 contributions
Aug 2020
It is well worth walking up Mount Victoria though it is possible to drive up if the walk is too daunting. We walked up from Majoribanks Street. This is a lovely path through woodland for much of the ascent. The view from the lookout on Mount Victoria is stunning; you can see over the city and port in one direction and out to Cook Strait in the other direction.
Written September 6, 2020
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tangstake
Sawtell, Australia187 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
A friend of mine says that on arrival in a new travel destination, your first morning should always be spent getting to a high spot to check out the view and to orient yourself….
The walk to the Mount Victoria lookout isn’t overly long (?30 mins each way) but it is steep. Recommend walking up Majoribanks Rd in the suburb of My Victoria (cute weatherboard houses stacked steeply along the hillside). You can return a different way that brings you out near Oriental Bay (great place for a dip in hood weather, so pack or bring swimmers).
The walk is shady for the most part, the lookout provides 360 degree views and well worth the effort.
Note: as far as I could tell, no toilets or drinking water at the top.
It is also possible to drive to the lookout
The walk to the Mount Victoria lookout isn’t overly long (?30 mins each way) but it is steep. Recommend walking up Majoribanks Rd in the suburb of My Victoria (cute weatherboard houses stacked steeply along the hillside). You can return a different way that brings you out near Oriental Bay (great place for a dip in hood weather, so pack or bring swimmers).
The walk is shady for the most part, the lookout provides 360 degree views and well worth the effort.
Note: as far as I could tell, no toilets or drinking water at the top.
It is also possible to drive to the lookout
Written February 27, 2023
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ERDFirefighter
Edmonton, Canada851 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We did the walk up early in the morning and it was a great way to start the day with some exercise. The views all around from the top are fantastic. I would imagine it is also spectacular at sunset. A walk up to COS about 15 minutes.
Written February 13, 2020
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Sharon L
11 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
We did the loop track from Marjorie Banks Street, to the summit of Mt Vic and came back out on Oriental Parade.
Lovely to be in the bush yet so close to town, plenty to climb and explore enroute. Beautiful views of the city at the top. (Also it’s possible to drive up if you don’t have time to walk, but totally recommend the walk)
Lovely to be in the bush yet so close to town, plenty to climb and explore enroute. Beautiful views of the city at the top. (Also it’s possible to drive up if you don’t have time to walk, but totally recommend the walk)
Written January 7, 2020
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Youngone51
New Plymouth, New Zealand522 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
There are some awesome views of Wellington to be had, on both the city and Evans Bay sides. Lots of walking tracks to get up there from sea level and good mountain biking too (the world mountain biking champs were held here a few years ago). It is something you should do if you are in Wellington.
Written January 2, 2020
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Natasha B
Auckland, New Zealand74 contributions
Apr 2021 • Family
Must see for the views generally windy but expected..amazing views of the airport, city and hills we drove up the quant little roads and then down the other side to airport.. well worth a look and it’s free
Written April 24, 2021
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carol j
Palmerston North, New Zealand1,673 contributions
Aug 2020
Spectacular Panoramic views from the platform at top.Walk, run, bike or take car- your choice.
This is one of the best viewing locations in Wellington and absolutely beautiful at night.
Toilets are situated 300 meters heading down- check the map .
This is one of the best viewing locations in Wellington and absolutely beautiful at night.
Toilets are situated 300 meters heading down- check the map .
Written August 5, 2020
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John E
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Mar 2023 • Solo
My partner shirked at the thought of climbing Mt Wellington, so I went solo. But while the mountainside is often quite steep, the path is well-made, clearly marked and not slippery (at least when I was there). Basically, I thought it easier than it looks - I was up and down from the Majoribanks St entrance in an hour. Of course, from the top the views are spectacular - across the city and the surrounding waterways.
Written April 21, 2023
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How is the drive up to the top? Are the roads narrow, steep and winding with sharp turn?
Written October 13, 2019
You do need to be careful to drive to the recommended speed limit. It is an easy access to go up to the top and to drive back down again. Worth the trip once you see the amazing views and great photo opportunities.
Written January 8, 2020
Hi will be in Wellington on a Saturday in October. Is there a public bus to the top of mount Victoria?
Written July 4, 2018
Hi,
There is no public bus to the top of Mount Victoria. The closest bus still requires a 15 min walk to the top.
You can drive to the lookout in your car, as there’s a car park for you to park in.
Thanks 😊
Written July 5, 2018
Is it easy to find the LOTR locations?
Thanks
Written February 18, 2017
They are not easy to find. And they are not all close to each other. The cheapest way to find them is to purchase a book or map. I booked a tour.
Written February 19, 2017
Yes parking available right at top. Unsure of traffic directions as we were driven up by someone from Wellington, but not too hard. Would be able to find my own way there now.
Written January 13, 2017
If you here on weekdays you can get here by bus. However on the weekend you will have to walk up here. Some tour bus also go there
Written June 25, 2015
Marti A
Sarasota, Florida
will be on a cruise ship docking 11.10.15. How would I get there?
Written June 24, 2015
yes probably taxi rom the dock direct to Mt. Victoria. It is not that far.
Written June 25, 2015
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