City | Coast | Country
Duration: 6 Nights | Type : Self Guided
DAY ONE
Itinerary
- Private transfer from the airport
- Mount Victoria walk (optional guide)
- Dinner
- Luxury stay
What you will love
- Nature almost at your doorstep
- A city where every corner holds a new discovery.
DAY TWO
Itinerary
Wild Skyline
- Hotel breakfast
- Transfer to Mākara via a favourite Wellington café
- Mākara to Khandallah Park via Mount Kaukau Summit walk
- Picnic lunch
- Te Araroa Trail to city walk (part of the Cape Reinga to Bluff Trail)
- Botanical Gardens & refreshments
- Wellington cable car ride down to Lambton Quay
- Relax – Swim & sauna at your hotel or an ocean dipRelax – Swim & sauna at your hotel or an ocean dip
- New Zealand wine & dinner experience
- Luxury stay
OR
City Rocks
- Hotel breakfast
- Transfer to Red Rocks via a favourite Wellington café for a take-away coffee
- Red Rocks to Brooklyn Wind Turbine walk
- Picnic lunch
- Brooklyn Wind Turbine to city walk
- Aro St Refreshments
- Aro St to Hotel walk
- Relax – swim & sauna at your hotel or an ocean dip!
- New Zealand wine & dinner experience
- Luxury stay
What you will love
- Choosing from one of our favourite city walks
- A real cross section of Wellington terrain and vistas
- Rugged coastlines and rolling hills
DAY THREE
Itinerary
- Hotel breakfast
- Transfer to the Escarpment Track – with a take away coffee pick up
- ‘Stairway to Heaven’ with the option to return to starting point
- Selection of treats
- Coastal village lunch
- Transfer to Raumati Beac
- Ocean dip (weather dependent!)
- Dinner at the local pub
- Overnight beachside accommodation
What you will love
- The heart racing after all those steps – 1200!
- Views of Kāpiti Island
- Hanging out at the beach
DAY Four
Itinerary
- Transfer to Kāpiti Island Office
- Breakfast at a local eatery
- Boat transfer to Rangatira, Kāpiti Island
- Briefing
- Guided Walk
- Climb Kāpiti s highest peak, Tuteremoana
- Picnic Lunch
- Relax by the shore
- Boat transfer to Waiorua Bay, Kāpiti Island
- Dinner and unwind under the stars
- Evening guided walk
- Glamping experience
What you will love
- Falling asleep and arising to the extraordinary symphony of rare and native birds
DAY FIVE
Itinerary
- Fully cooked breakfast
- Coastal or hill walk
- Hot lunch at the lodge
- Boat transfer to the mainland
- Transfer to Martinborough, Wairarapa
- Local village eatery
- Charming accommodation
What you will love
- Unique hospitality and campfire tales
- Visiting Kāpiti Island is an unforgettable experience that combines history, conservation, and breathtaking natural beauty
- Transitioning from the wild beauty of Kāpiti Island’s untouched sanctuary to the refined charm of Martinborough’s boutique vineyards
DAY sIX
Itinerary
- Leisurely breakfast
- Boutique shopping
- Vineyard cycling & wine tasting
- Lunch amongst the vines
- Drinks and a light bite in the Square if there is still room!
- A second night in the Wairarapa
What you will love
- The relaxed, rural elegance of this quaint village
- The famous Pinot Noir
- Warm, small town hospitality
DAY Seven
Itinerary
- Transfer to Wellington City/Airport via the Rimutaka Trig after a leisurely breakfast
What you will love
- After a Walkington journey through Wellington, across the Escarpment Track, an overnight stay on Kāpiti Island, and two nights in Martinborough, you will feel rejuvenated, enriched, and completely immersed in the best of New Zealand’s capital, coast, and countryside.
what to expect?
an Easy to Intermediate walk
Day 1
From 5km
Day 2
22km or 18km
Day 3
From 10km
Day 4
From 7.5km
Day 5
From 7km
Day 6
Vineyard Cycling
Day 7
4 km
Guide Price: $3079
(based on twin share)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Seamless Transfers: Private transfers to and from the airport, ensuring a stress-free start and finish to your journey.
- Baggage Transfers: We will hold onto all your luggage subject to your flight times to make your trip super easy.
- Luxury Accommodation: Two nights in a deluxe room in a 5-star city-centre hotel, featuring two breakfasts crafted from the freshest local ingredients. (Nights 1 and 2)
- Barista Coffee Experience: A perfect brewed coffee en route to your Day 2 and Day 3 adventure, introducing you to Wellington’s celebrated café culture.
- Walk Transfers: Seamless transfers to the start of your walk on Day 2.
- Gourmet Picnic Lunch: A thoughtfully curated picnic on Day 2, featuring seasonal delights and fresh, local flavours.
- New Zealand Wine & Fine Dining: An exclusive wine-tasting and dinner experience in one of the city’s best restaurants, showcasing the best of New Zealand’s wine and cuisine.
- Walk Transfers: Seamless transfers to the start of your walk on Day 3.
- Yummy treats and snacks for your walk across the ‘stairway to heaven’.
- Transfer to your beachside accommodation. (Night 3)
- Platter goodies and a bottle of wine on arrival.
- Transfer to Kapiti Island Office, Paraparaumu.
- Boat transfer to Rangatira, Kāpiti Island – Briefing, guided walk and picnic lunch.
- Boat transfer to Waiorua Bay, Kāpiti Island – Drinks, dinner, night-time tour, glamping experience. (Night 4)
- Cooked breakfast and hot lunch.
- Boat transfer to Paraparaumu.
- Transfer to Martinborough, Wairarapa.
- Two nights in boutique accomodation – room only. (Nights 5 and 6)
- Vineyard cycle hire and wine tasting.
- Winery lunch.
- Transfer to Wellington/airport via the Rimutaka Trig short walk.
- Comprehensive guides to each walk, ensuring effortless navigation and an stress-free adventure.
- 24/7 Support: On-call assistance throughout your stay for peace of mind and a seamless experience.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Expert Tour Guides
Enhance your journey with a knowledgeable guide who will share captivating stories, local insights, and a deeper understanding of the region's history, culture and natural beauty.
Flexible Walk Options
Prefer a shorter walk? We’ll arrange a convenient collection, allowing you to enjoy a portion of the trail while still soaking in the stunning views. If you would prefer a longer walk, we can arrange that for you too!
Martinborough Breakfasts
Accommodation is reserved on a room-only basis, giving you the freedom to explore and enjoy the many local cafés and eateries nearby.
Patuna Chasm - Martinborough
Patuna Chasm is a stunning natural wonder well worth exploring. Towering limestone cliffs, shaped over millions of years, rise above a winding stream, forming a striking canyon with flowing waterfalls, moss-covered rock walls, and shifting light filtering through the narrow gorge. Bookings essential.
Hungry walkers?
While we've got you covered with a delicious picnic and treats, if you fancy an extra pie, or an ice cream break, those little indulgences are on you—because sometimes, a snack of your own choosing hits the spot way better!
Restaurant Bookings
Let us arrange an exquisite dinner for one of your free evenings, tailored to your preferences, at one of the regions finest restaurants. Enjoy a blend of local flavours and award-winning cuisine.
Massage?
Relax sore muscles and accelerate recovery - leaving you refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready for your next adventure.
Evening Entertainment Options
Immerse yourself in Wellington’s vibrant cultural scene with tickets to world-class theatre performances, live music events, or thrilling sporting matches at iconic venues.
Where to next?
Let us help you plan your next leg or next trip - we are experts in all aspects of New Zealand Tourism - where to go and what to see!
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