City, Coast, country: A 6 night Self-guided walking tour through Wellington, Kāpiti Coast and the Wairarapa
This six-night self-guided walking tour in Wellington, the Kāpiti Coast and the Wairarapa takes you from city trails to wild coastal ridgelines, to a predator free island sanctuary and to the heart of New Zealand’s pinot noir country, all at your own pace with every detail taken care of.
© Manaaki Barrett
Self-Guided walking holiday overview
What's included
- Return private transfers from the airport
- 2 Nights luxury city hotel on a bed and breakfast basis
- 1 Night beachside accommodation
- Kāpiti Island Overnight Experience (full board)
- 2 nights in Martinborough
- 3 Picnic lunches & 1 hot lunch
- Wine tasting & winery lunch
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Water and snacks
- Return transfers to hikes
- New Zealand wine and dinner experience in one of our fabulous restaurants
Walk Itinerary (day by day hikes)
- Day 1 - Easy - Mount Victoria - 5km
- Day 2 - Easy - Wild Skyline - 18 km (12km option) or Red Rocks - 21km (13km Option)
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Day 3 - Intermediate - Escarpment Track - 10 km (20km option)
- Day 4 - Easy - Kāpiti Island - From 6km
- Day 5 - Easy - Kapiti Island - From 5km
- Day 6 - Vineyard Cycling
What to pack for your walk
- Comfy walking shoes/socks or boots
- Lightweight rain jacket
- Breathable layers - we can have 4 seasons in one day!
- Cap/sunscreen
- Comfortable small backpack
- Basic first aid kit
- Walking poles if preferred
- Additional water
- Any personal medication
highlights of this Walking Escape
- The heart racing after all those 1200 steps on the "Stairway to Heaven"
- Unique hospitality and campfire tales
- Falling asleep and arising to the extraordinary symphony of rare and native birds
- Transitioning from the wild beauty of Kāpiti Island’s untouched sanctuary to the refined charm of Martinborough’s boutique vineyards
- The pinot noir!