Viewpoint
Mount Victoria Lookout
Wellington
Short drive up from town for a 360-degree look over the harbour, airport and Cook Strait.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 30 min
A sealed road runs right to the top, so you can see the whole city, the harbour and the south coast without a hike. Come at sunset or on a clear morning and you can pick out the South Island on a good day.
Good to know
- Park at the top and walk the few steps to the viewing area
- Walking tracks lead down into the town belt if you want to stretch your legs
- Best time
- Sunrise, sunset or a clear windless day
- Open
- All year
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Picnic tables
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