Downhill Walk
Wellington, New Zealand
Out-and-back trail in Wellington, New Zealand. Hiking & Walking.
- Distance
- 2.5 mi (3.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 377 ft (115 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr
- High point
- 394 ft (120 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: HMS Calliope NZ Wars memorial 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Burial Vault 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Robertson's Cottage 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Thorndon Lookout 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Thorndon Society Notable Home 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Seddon Memorial 0.6 mi (1 km) from start
- Waterfall 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from start
- Attraction: Lady Norwood Rose Garden 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from start
- Attraction: Wellington Botanic Garden 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Charles III Coronation Tree Plaque 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2.5 mi (3.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2.5 mi (3.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2.5 mi (3.9 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Downhill Walk
How long is Downhill Walk?
Downhill Walk is 2.5 mi (3.9 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr. It climbs 377 ft (115 m) in total, up to a high point of 394 ft (120 m).
How hard is Downhill Walk?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Downhill Walk?
Parking at the start. 12 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Downhill Walk?
Drinking water on the way at 0.9 mi (1.4 km), 0.9 mi (1.5 km), 1.6 mi (2.5 km), 1.7 mi (2.7 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 0.7 mi (1.1 km), 1.6 mi (2.5 km), 2.1 mi (3.4 km).
Is Downhill Walk shaded?
Mostly shaded (76% under trees).
Is Downhill Walk good for kids?
Yes, it is marked as kid friendly.
What can you do on Downhill Walk?
Best for Hiking. Also: Walking.
Where can you eat near Downhill Walk?
Mojo, 0 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Seven Mart, 0 mi (0.1 km).
Is this a good week for Downhill Walk?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap