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Mount Victoria: Traveller Reviews

Alexandra Lookout Rd, Wellington 6001, New Zealand
64 4 802 4860
Ranked #4 of 129 attractions in Wellington
4.5 of 5 stars 128 Reviews
Type: Lookouts
Description: High lookout point along Wellington's Southern Walkway gives visitors a spectacular view of the city and its surroundings.
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Wellington, New Zealand
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Walking up to Mount Victoria”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

Mount Victoria Lookout can be reached by many different routes in Wellington, there are numerous walking tracks both from the City side and from the Hataitai side, the Mt Victoria track passes through lovely bush/forests and the spot where one scene from the Lord of the Rings movie was filmed. This was the scene where the hobbits were hiding from the Black Horses. The paths all lead uphill but at a steady gradient. The lookout at the top has an incredible view of Wellington harbour and hills beyond, well worth the climb. For those that prefer faster transport, you can drive to the Mt Victoria lookout or if you have a mountain bike, the paths are wide enough for both walkers and bikes. A nice way to spend a sunny afternoon.

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New Mexico, USA
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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“360 degree lookout”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

For a great introductory overview of the city, this is the place the start. It not only provides great views but informative signs explaining the geologic origin of the area. Free, walkable but best with a car.

Visited December 2011
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Melbourne, Australia
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“Windy Wellington from the top”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Such an amazing view from up here. The wind was right up when we went so you may want to bring a jacket. Whilst there isn't much else to do up here, the view was amazing and well worth a visit.

Visited October 2011
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Sacramento, California, United States
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“Take the drive up the mountain”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Incredible drive and views of the whole area. I can't believe how much this area reminds me of my san Francisco home.

Visited January 2012
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Wellington, New Zealand
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“Has great views of the city on one side and Kilbirnie Haitaitai and Miramar on the other”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012

Has great views of the city on one side and Kilbirnie Haitaitai and Miramar on the other.
To get to the viewing area during business hours there is bus number 20 from Courtney place and ask the driver where you should get off to go to the viewing platform.
There is a walk that goes along the ridge of Mt Victoria starting at he north end of Orential Parade for the people that don't mind the initial steep climb.

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