Walking time
4 - 5 hr
Length
13.3km
Uses
Walking/Running
Type
Double track
Walking difficulty
Easy: Walking track
Profile
432m highest point
Dogs
Yes (on lead)
About the trail
The Northern Walkway is a half-day trek along Wellington’s outer Green Belt. It spans from Johnsonville to the Botanic Gardens via Te Ahumairangi Hill (Tinakori Hill), Trelissick Park and Mount Kaukau.
Wind your way through hilly bush-clad terrain and discover abandoned railway tunnels and the city’s oldest scenic reserve. From the highest vantage points, you’ll get 360-degree views from the Remutaka Range and back towards the city and the sea.
The trail has many entrances so if you’re short on time you can just complete a section.
- The trail starts at the end of Truscott Avenue in Johnsonville and ends at the top of the cable car in Upland Road, Kelburn.
- You can also complete the journey in the opposite direction.
- Limited on-street car parking is available on Truscott Avenue and Upland Road.
- There are regular bus and train services to the surrounding areas. Timetables are available from Metlink.