11 km walk between Oriental Bay and Island Bay: 4–5 hours. Steep in places, not difficult overall: average fitness. Features tranquility of the Town Belt forest, and the rugged coastline between Houghton Bay and Island Bay.
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-41.32, 174.79 · rel 9420111
Southern Walkway
10,7 km from 370 Oriental Bay to Shortland Park, Island Bay through alpine terrain and mountains.
370 Oriental Bay
→
Shortland Park, Island Bay
linear
10,7km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
20
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
2× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
8× Attraction
7× monument
3× summit
2× viewpoint
The start of Southern Walkway
Attraction ·
on the route
0,5 km
5%
Roseneath War Memorial
monument ·
286 m off route
5,9 km
55%
Nany Wake
monument ·
180 m off route
9,8 km
91%
Mount Alfred
summit ·
on the route
10,5 km
98%
Richard Byrd memorial
monument ·
66 m off route
10,5 km
98%
Noonday Gun
Attraction ·
84 m off route
10,5 km
98%
Lord of the Rings - Hobbit's Hideout (Weathertop)
Attraction ·
93 m off route
10,5 km
98%
Mount Victoria
summit ·
113 m off route
10,5 km
98%
Mount Victoria Lookout
viewpoint ·
114 m off route
10,5 km
98%
Frodo’s Tree (LotR)
Attraction ·
133 m off route
10,5 km
98%
Anne Frank Memorial
monument ·
168 m off route
10,5 km
98%
Frodo looks back at the Shire - Lord of the Rings filming location
Attraction ·
171 m off route
10,5 km
98%
LOTR Dunharrow Scene Part I
Attraction ·
172 m off route
10,5 km
98%
Mount Albert
summit ·
on the route
10,7 km
100%
HMNZS Wellington Propeller
monument ·
on the route
10,7 km
100%
Houghton Bay
Attraction ·
54 m off route
10,7 km
100%
Island Bay Marine Education Centre
Attraction ·
63 m off route
10,7 km
100%
19th NZ Infantry Battalion and 19th NZ Armoured Regiment
monument ·
202 m off route
10,7 km
100%
Centennial Memorial Plaque
monument ·
204 m off route
10,7 km
100%
Centennial Lookout
viewpoint ·
211 m off route
10,7 km
100%
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
Southern Walkway is 10.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Southern Walkway takes approximately 2h 40min to complete.
No, Southern Walkway is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from 370 Oriental Bay to Shortland Park, Island Bay. Plan ahead for return transport.
Southern Walkway starts at 370 Oriental Bay.
Southern Walkway is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Southern Walkway is maintained and managed by Wellington City Council.