This track runs from Johnsonville south west to Makara Saddle, Karori. Allow up to 5 hours to traverse 12kms of Wellington’s ridge tops following the Outer Green Belt
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-41.25, 174.76 · rel 9286961
-41.25, 174.76 · rel 9286961
Skyline Walkway
16,3 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Wellington · -41.25°N ·
174.76°E
16,3km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
21
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 7 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
5× summit
1× monument
Kaukau Lookout
viewpoint ·
on the route
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Ōtari Peak
summit ·
34 m off route
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Johnsonville South African War memorial
monument ·
117 m off route
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Johnston Hill
summit ·
210 m off route
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The Crows Nest
summit ·
220 m off route
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Kaukau
summit ·
274 m off route
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Tōtara Ridge
summit ·
353 m off route
0,0 km
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04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Skyline Walkway is 16.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Skyline Walkway takes approximately 4h 4min to complete.
No, Skyline Walkway is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Skyline Walkway starts near coordinates -41.2229, 174.805.
Skyline Walkway is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Skyline Walkway is maintained and managed by Wellington City Council.