Skyline Walkway

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

At 16.3 km, this is a solid full-day hike. At an average walking pace you can expect to complete the route in roughly 3 hours and 38 minutes.

As a linear trail, this route has distinct start and end points. Return transport is worth arranging in advance unless you plan to walk back the same way. Look for the SKL trail markings to stay on the official route.

A Regional Walking Network (RWN) route, this trail weaves through the regional landscape connecting villages, viewpoints, and countryside.