Top Things to do in Greater Wellington
The 10 Best Lookouts in Greater Wellington, North Island
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Wellington, New Zealand including Odell Reserve, Mount Victoria Lookout, Palliser Ridge, Mount Victoria, Wellington Cable Car, Wright's Hill, Mount Kaukau, Te Ahumairangi Hill Lookout, Wainui Lookout, Wellington Wind Turbine.
Restaurants in Greater Wellington
1. Odell Reserve
2. Mount Victoria Lookout
3. Palliser Ridge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 39 reviews
Welcome to Palliser Ridge Station in the South Wairarapa of New Zealand. We're excited to open our farm gates to you and offer you a range of Farm Products, Experiences and Accommodation. Take in a tour of our Farm, and browse our Store. Join us for our monthly Knitting Group in the Palliser Ridge Woolshed, or book your spot on one of our Natural Dye or Punch Needle Classes. If taking things a little slower sounds like your cup of tea, why not spend the night with us at the Kaikoura Lookout, off-grid relaxation at it's best. You'll enjoy off the grid living and stunning views right from your bedroom. Talk to us about visiting our Woolshed store for a chance to take home a number of our traceable farm products, including lamb's wool, honey, preserves and much more! Don't hesitate to call or email if you have any questions, we'd love to accommodate you.
Reviewed By LeahCreaven
We had thee most amazing and relaxing time in this beautifully furnished little off the grid cabin. Had everything we needed and the Kiwi tub underneath the stars was 10 out of 10. Would highly recommend and cant wait to come back!
4. Mount Victoria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,018 reviews
High lookout point along Wellington's Southern Walkway gives visitors a spectacular view of the city and its surroundings.
Reviewed By fafa_potato - Palmerston North, New Zealand
On a hot Wellington day, when you take the number 20 from Courtenay place to this lookout point (I was never going to walk) the views from this place are absolutely stunning! You can see all of Wellington and it is absolutely beautiful!
5. Wellington Cable Car
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,509 reviews
The highlight to any visit to Wellington is a trip on Wellington Cable Car. In just 5 minutes you will reach the top of the Botanic Garden where panoramic views of the city and harbour are the reward. You can also visit the Space Place Observatory here. Before you head back down make sure to visit the Cable Car Museum (free entry), which provides a history of the city's symbolic mode of transport and see the original cars and winding machinery on display. There are walking tracks that start at the top of the Cable Car if you're keen on a stroll back to the city. The Cable Cars leave every 10 minutes and evry 15 minutes before 8pm.
Reviewed By Probal - Sydney, Australia
It was a fun ride up with some great views and the walk back down through the botanical gardens to the city was great and lots of fun.
6. Wright's Hill
7. Mount Kaukau
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 238 reviews
Reviewed By Lynleyfish - Cambridge, New Zealand
What a great view of Wellington City and Harbour! I walked up with a friend from the Khandallah side. The track was well-worn and easy to navigate.
8. Te Ahumairangi Hill Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
An alternative to the much busier Mount Victoria lookout with amazing views of the city below, right next to Botanic Gardens, short walk from the city centre
Reviewed By catrinew - St Kilda, Australia
Wanted to find a lookout perfect for admiring the city at sunset, but without all the tourists that flock to Mount Victoria and the Botanic Gardens. Found out about this hill through googling - what a great little find! The hike up the hill is a little tiring (we kept up a brisk pace) but the views at the top are amazing! There are quite a few bushes in the way at the main lookout and I found I could actually get better photos coming down the hill via the northern walkway.
9. Wainui Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By soulcarenz - Wellington, New Zealand
Great we'll formed walkway now up a gently climbing incline with bonus of great views at the top good for leisure walk or can be full workout
