Things we love about Wellington - Hiking

This city is amazing!  You can walk 5 minutes and be in the wilderness, surrounded by fern trees, tuis, bush and moss.  In this post, I'll take you on a few of our most favourite hikes.

Johnson Hill - You can access this hike in Marsden Village, Karori.  It is one of the stops on the Skyline Hike.  https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=http://www.wellington.govt.nz/services/walkways/pdfs/skyline.pdf&pli=1

It only takes 30 minutes to get to the top and once there, you are treated to spectacular 360 degree views of Wellington.  On some majestic days, you can even see the South Island.  It is most beautiful on a cold winters day when the Kaikoura mountain ranges has snow on top.

Bells Track - Another stop over on the skyline track.  However, you can access the start of Bells Track from Ngaio.

It's steep going up.

You walk next to thorny bushes.

Once nearing the top, you are greeted with beautiful views over Wellington.

But to get to the top, you need to walk up some more.

And of course, being Wellington, it is WINDY!

I always love that you can see the South Island from mountain tops in Wellington.  

Wellingtons natural environment encourages many people to get out and be active.  We always see people on bikes, running or walking.  It is a healthy city.

Ahh, snow topped mountains :-)  Lovely!