(North to South)
This section of Te Araroa follows the Wellington 'Skyline Track' then Bells Track to Ngaio (suburb).
From Ngaio the route follows Wellington City Council's 'Northern Walkway' through Trelissick Park, over Te Ahumairangi Hill (Tinakori) and through Wellington Botanic Gardens, ending at the top Terminus of the Wellington Cable Car.
There are exits to Wellington suburban shops and city transport from Mt Kaukau (Khandallah), Ngaio and Wadestown.
Follow Ottawa Road to the roundabout and continue straight into Waikowhai Road. After roundabout use pedestrian crossing and keep to footpath. Turn hard left down into bush clad Trelissick Park (before suburban rail underpass).
Soon after 'Wrightwicks Field' leave the Northern Walkway and follow Te Araroa signs along the valley floor. After the river gorge turn hard right to rejoin the Northern Walkway up a steep track to Hanover St. At top of Hanover St turn left into Wadestown Rd. Cross Wadestown Rd at bus toilets, go up steps to Weld St.
Head up Weld St, cross Margaret and Wade Sts. Near the top of Weld St turn sharp left (east) into Te Ahumairangi Park (previously "Tinakori Hill") on a gravel vehicle track. Follow Northern Walkway around side of hill with city views to St Mary St.
At the lower end of St Mary St leave Northern Walkway and turn right up Tinakori Rd for 300m. Cross over Tinakori Rd at pedestrian crossing and enter Wellington Botanic Garden through the 'Founders Gate'. Follow Te Araroa signs through the Gardens uphill to the Cable Car Terminal.
- Vehicles on road or track
- Farming operations
- Track exposed to sun, wind or cold High winds and rain are common on Skyline Track
(North to South)
This section of Te Araroa follows the Wellington 'Skyline Track' then Bells Track to Ngaio (suburb).
From Ngaio the route follows Wellington City Council's 'Northern Walkway' through Trelissick Park, over Te Ahumairangi Hill (Tinakori) and through Wellington Botanic Gardens, ending at the top Terminus of the Wellington Cable Car.
There are exits to Wellington suburban shops and city transport from Mt Kaukau (Khandallah), Ngaio and Wadestown.
Follow Ottawa Road to the roundabout and continue straight into Waikowhai Road. After roundabout use pedestrian crossing and keep to footpath. Turn hard left down into bush clad Trelissick Park (before suburban rail underpass).
Soon after 'Wrightwicks Field' leave the Northern Walkway and follow Te Araroa signs along the valley floor. After the river gorge turn hard right to rejoin the Northern Walkway up a steep track to Hanover St. At top of Hanover St turn left into Wadestown Rd. Cross Wadestown Rd at bus toilets, go up steps to Weld St.
Head up Weld St, cross Margaret and Wade Sts. Near the top of Weld St turn sharp left (east) into Te Ahumairangi Park (previously "Tinakori Hill") on a gravel vehicle track. Follow Northern Walkway around side of hill with city views to St Mary St.
At the lower end of St Mary St leave Northern Walkway and turn right up Tinakori Rd for 300m. Cross over Tinakori Rd at pedestrian crossing and enter Wellington Botanic Garden through the 'Founders Gate'. Follow Te Araroa signs through the Gardens uphill to the Cable Car Terminal.
Bypass in Trelissick Park through Northern Walkway if Korimako Stream flooded
Section along the tops are very exposed and prone to high winds.
- Keep to the track
- Respect private land
- Dogs on leash only
- Take all rubbish with you
- Use toilets provided
(Start)
- Full range of amenities Johnsonville & Khandallah suburb offer all amenities and city transport
- Picnic area Woodmancoate street and Botanic Gardens
- Toilets Woodmancoate Street, Wadestown Rd, Botanic Gardens
- Shop Shops at Wadestown
(On Route)
- Full range of amenities in Wellington suburbs
- Toilets Roundabout at Ottawa Rd, Ngaio, Wadestown Rd and Botanic Gardens
(End)
- Full range of amenities in Wellington CBD
- Carpark
- Picnic area Botanic Gardens
- Toilets At Car Park
- Shop Snacks plus cafe
- Accommodation
