5 STUNNING WALKS IN WAIKANAE

If you find yourself in or around Waiakane, these are five of the best Waikanae walks that’ll satisfy all. They’re all so varied with one thing in common, a view of Kapiti Island (weather permitting). Here are the five walks you’ll read about in this...

A CAVE STREAM SCENIC RESERVE ADVENTURE (FREE & AWESOME)

Wow, the Cave Stream walk/caving is a stunning and free adventure, if the conditions are safe. As a self-guided mission you won’t be here for longer than 90 minutes from start to finish, which makes it the perfect add on to a visit to the Castle Hill rocks. Read...

THE MANAWATU GORGE TRACK

The Manawatu Gorge Track, a.k.a. ‘the Gorge’ to locals, is a ~10km end-to-end walk following the Manawatu Gorge close to Palmerston North. You’re in the forest for most of the trail but there are enough viewpoints and things to see to keep it...

THE CITY TO SEA WALKWAY IN WELLINGTON

The City to Sea Walkway is a ~14km one-way walk from the city to the sea (rocket science), specifically Island Bay. On the way, you’ll see Botanic Gardens, green spaces, and a couple of cemeteries (not creepy), and more. Afterward, you can: hang out on the...

THE NORTHERN WALKWAY IN WELLINGTON

If you’re looking for a walk that is a bit of a challenge in Wellington that isn’t overpopulated this is for you. The Northern Walkway in Wellington is a 16km end to end walk starting from the Botanic Garden at the top of the cable car and finishing at...