Sanctuary to Sea
Wellington, New Zealand
Out-and-back trail in Wellington, New Zealand. Hiking.
- Distance
- 10.8 mi (17.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 804 ft (245 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 50 min
- High point
- 469 ft (143 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Kaiwharawhara Magazine 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from start
- Waterfall 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from start
- Waterfall: Fish Ladder Waterfall 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Fish Ladder 3 mi (4.7 km) from start
- Emergency phone 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from start
- Shelter 4.3 mi (7 km) from start
- Shelter 5 mi (8 km) from start
- Picnic area 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from start
- Attraction: Glow Worms 6.2 mi (10 km) from start
- Waterfall 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from start
- Picnic area: Troup Picnic Area 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from start
- Shelter 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from start
- Shelter 10.2 mi (16.3 km) from start
- Attraction: Zealandia Visitor Centre 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Sanctuary to Sea
How long is Sanctuary to Sea?
Sanctuary to Sea is 10.8 mi (17.3 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 50 min. It climbs 804 ft (245 m) in total, up to a high point of 469 ft (143 m).
How hard is Sanctuary to Sea?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Sanctuary to Sea?
Parking at the start. 19 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Sanctuary to Sea?
Drinking water on the way at 6.7 mi (10.8 km). Toilets: 6.8 mi (10.9 km).
Is Sanctuary to Sea shaded?
Partly shaded (69% under trees).
What can you do on Sanctuary to Sea?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Sanctuary to Sea?
La Cloche, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: iRIDE, 0.8 mi (1.3 km). 2 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Sanctuary to Sea?
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.
Trails near Sanctuary to Sea
- Kaiwharawhara Cycleway Wellington · Easy · 3.3 mi (5.3 km)
- Kaiwharawhara Bridleway Wellington · Easy · 1.3 mi (2.1 km)
- Hutt Road Shared Path Wellington · Easy · 5.2 mi (8.4 km)
- Te Ahumairangi ridgeline track Te Ahumairangi Reserve · Moderate · 3.3 mi (5.3 km)
- Te Ara Tupua Wellington · Easy · 2.1 mi (3.3 km)
- Skyline Walkway - access link Wellington · Moderate · 2.1 mi (3.3 km)
- Hutt Road shared path - Wellington to Johnsonville Wellington · Hard · 10.9 mi (17.5 km)
- Hutt Road shared path - Wellington to Petone Wellington · Moderate · 13.3 mi (21.5 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap