Southern Walkway
Wellington Town Belt, Wellington, New Zealand
Out-and-back trail in Wellington Town Belt, Wellington, New Zealand. Hiking.
- Distance
- 13.1 mi (21 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,379 ft (725 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 25 min
- High point
- 564 ft (172 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Mount Victoria 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Richard Byrd memorial 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from start
- Peak: Mount Alfred 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from start
- Peak: Mount Albert 8.4 mi (13.4 km) from start
- Historic site: HMNZS Wellington Propeller 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from start
- Attraction: Houghton Bay 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from start
- Attraction: Island Bay Marine Education Centre 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Southern Walkway
How long is Southern Walkway?
Southern Walkway is 13.1 mi (21 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 25 min. It climbs 2,379 ft (725 m) in total, up to a high point of 564 ft (172 m).
How hard is Southern Walkway?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Southern Walkway?
Parking at the start, Fee. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Southern Walkway?
Drinking water on the way at 2.7 mi (4.3 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 2.7 mi (4.3 km).
Is Southern Walkway shaded?
Partly shaded (57% under trees).
What can you do on Southern Walkway?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Southern Walkway?
Aye! Empanadas Argentinas, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Oriental Bay Store, 0.3 mi (0.4 km).
Is this a good week for Southern Walkway?
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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- Te Ara Tupua Wellington · Easy · 2.1 mi (3.3 km)
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- Mount Victoria Tunnel Shared Path Alexandra Park · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.7 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