Wellington Hiking Tour: Scenic Coastal Views

Explore Wellington’s wild skyline with a guided hike. Enjoy stunning vistas, seamless logistics, and cultural stories. Book your adventure today.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mākara - Connects with the Skyline Walkway.
    Embark on a hike from Makara Road to Khandallah - 11.6km, 495m elevation, approximately 4 hours.
    Includes lunch, snacks, and water.
    Guided by a local expert.
    Enjoy coffee or ice cream at the end!
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Tea and coffee
  • Government fees
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Explore Wellington on foot!
Join our Wellington hiking tour to experience breathtaking rural, city, and coastal landscapes, with views extending to the Kaikōura Ranges, Marlborough Sounds, Wellington City and Harbour, and the Tararua and Orongorongo Ranges as you travel from south to north in the Wellington area.
From beginning to end, we ensure a smooth…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Roxanneho657dr
Jan 21, 2026
Great day out - stunning views - Great day out, everything was organised and well thought out, even a fabulous mid point coffee! Highly recommend.
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Excursion48866521927
Jan 21, 2026
Walkington for a great day out! - Lovely day out with absolutely no stress or worry. Everything was taken care of with the details that matter (like coffee) sorted! Would recommend and book again.
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Fionaonthemove
Jan 20, 2026
The best guided Wellington walks for people who want to get out and enjoy Wellington's great outdoors. - Wellington walks at their finest. Knowledgeable guides, fabulous food, superb company and sensational views on some of Wellington's signature walks. What more could you ask for?
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Nenahf
Jan 17, 2026
Walkington’s Wild Wellington Skyline Walk — beautifully guided and thoughtfully hosted - I joined a Walkington walk with Alex and it was exceptional. Alex is a thoughtful, warm and organised host who clearly cares about the experience she creates. From the first communication through to the walk itself, everything was managed with calm professionalism and genuine hospitality. The routes were chosen with care, beautifully paced and tailored to the group. Alex’s local knowledge brought the landscapes to life. The walk elements were seamless. Logistics were handled without fuss, timings were sensible, and she ensured we had moments to rest, reflect and connect. The overall experience was far more than a walk; it felt like a living conversation with place, people and a thoughtful guide. If you are looking for an A well-organised, scenic guided hike with stunning views across Wellington’s skyline. Walkington’s owner and guide, Alex. A memorable way to experience Wellington, and one I would happily book again.experience grounded in connection, curiosity and quality, I cannot recommend Alex and Walkington highly enough. Exceptional host, excellent organisation and a real sense of heart in everything she does.
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Nenahf
Jan 17, 2026
Walkington’s Wild Wellington Skyline Walk — beautifully guided & thoughtfully hosted - What a truly beautiful walk across the Wellington skyline with Alex, the owner and guide of Walkington. We joined the Wild Skyline hike in December and were lucky with clear skies, gentle weather and stunning views the whole way. The day was very well organised, with transport, timing and lunch (& ice cream!) all taken care of, which made it easy to relax and fully enjoy the experience. Alex is a fantastic host - calm, knowledgeable and genuinely attentive. She struck the perfect balance between guiding, sharing local insight and giving space to enjoy the landscape. It felt thoughtful and personal rather than rushed or overly "toury". A really memorable way to experience Wellington’s wild edges. Title your review A beautiful, thoughtfully guided walk across Wellington’s skyline A well-organised, scenic guided hike with stunning views and a calm, knowledgeable host. Alex made the experience feel personal and unrushed, taking care of all the logistics so we could fully enjoy the landscape. A memorable way to experience Wellington, and one we’d happily book again. Denise
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Derryb2020
Jan 16, 2026
Fabulous walking experience with Walkington - What an absolutely beautiful walk across the Wellington skyline with my travelling companions and Alex (our guide and owner of Walkington). We went in November (spring) and had lovely weather, clear skies and a light breeze. It was very well organised in terms of transport and the host Alex really did a great job. She was super helpful and really made the day enjoyable. We will be back in the Autumn ‘26 and will definitely use her guided services again for the escarpment. Declan
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From $145
up to 4 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).