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Outdoors in Wellington

Parks, beaches and outdoor spots local hotels recommend, and marked walking and hiking routes in and around Wellington.

14 picks · 12 free · updated 14 October

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FreeOtari-Wilton's Bush circular circuitRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeTe Araroa - 05 Wellington - d Paekakariki to Elsdon Camp, PoriruaRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeTe Araroa - 05 Wellington - e Elsdon Camp, Porirua to Lambton Quay, WellingtonRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeTe Araroa - 05 Wellington - f Lambton Quay, Wellington to Shorland Park, Island BayRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeSkyline WalkwayRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeRangituhi WalkRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeMount Matthews Track4.5 km · about 1.5 hrsFreeSanctuary to SeaRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeRed RocksRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeNorthern WalkwayRoute on OpenStreetMapFreePaekakariki Escarpment9.4 km · about 3 hrsFreeAra Harakeke shared pathRoute on OpenStreetMapZealandia Te Māra a TāneWellington · ★ 4.7 on GoogleAvalon ParkLower Hutt · ★ 4.7 on Google
What’s On WellingtonEverything on in Wellington this weekThe Top 10, tonight, food, walks and nights out.For hotels & hostelsRun something in Wellington?Hotels and hostels on FreeGuides list their events, tours and favourite places here for free.

Outdoors in Wellington, answered

What are the best outdoors picks in Wellington?

Right now: Otari-Wilton's Bush circular circuit, Te Araroa - 05 Wellington - d Paekakariki to Elsdon Camp, Porirua, Te Araroa - 05 Wellington - e Elsdon Camp, Porirua to Lambton Quay, Wellington and Te Araroa - 05 Wellington - f Lambton Quay, Wellington to Shorland Park, Island Bay. The list is refreshed several times a day from local hotels and hostels and their booking partners.

Are any of them free?

Yes: Otari-Wilton's Bush circular circuit, Te Araroa - 05 Wellington - d Paekakariki to Elsdon Camp, Porirua, Te Araroa - 05 Wellington - e Elsdon Camp, Porirua to Lambton Quay, Wellington and Te Araroa - 05 Wellington - f Lambton Quay, Wellington to Shorland Park, Island Bay, and 8 more.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Wellington and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Wellington, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.