5-Night Self-guided Walking Tour Wellington: City, Coast & Kāpiti Island
This five-night self-guided walking tour in Wellington combines city hill walks, rugged coastal ridgelines and an unforgettable overnight stay on predator-free Kapiti Island, offering wildlife encounters, wild landscapes and effortless comfort throughout.
© Manaaki Barrett
Self-guided walking tour overview
What's included
- Return private transfers from the airport
- 3 Nights luxury city hotel on a bed and breakfast basis
- 1 Night beachside accommodation
- Kāpiti Island Overnight Experience
- 3 Picnic lunches & 1 hot lunch
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Water and snacks
- Return transfers to hikes
- New Zealand wine and dinner experience in one of our fabulous restaurants
Day-by-day walk itinerary
- Day 1 - Easy - Mount Victoria - 5km
- Day 2 - Easy - Wild Skyline - 18 km (12km option) or Red Rocks - 21km (12km Option)
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Day 3 - Intermediate - Escarpment Track - 10 km (20km option)
- Day 4 - Easy - Kāpiti Island - From 6km
- Day 5 - Easy - Kāpiti Island - From 5km
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
- After a Walkington journey through Wellington, the Escarpment Track, and an overnight stay on Kāpiti Island, you’ll feel invigorated, inspired, and deeply connected to both nature and Wellington City