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Mount Victoria

Alexandra Lookout Rd, Wellington 6001, New Zealand
64 4 802 4860
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Ranked #2 of 134 attractions in Wellington
Type: Lookouts
Description: High lookout point along Wellington's Southern Walkway gives visitors a spectacular view of the city and its surroundings.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Short drive up narrow windy roads but very rewarding view at top. There are lots of steps to get up to the proper viewing area but still good views from carpark. Also worth doing after dark for twinkly lights of Wellington. Seems to be a popular cycle route if your feeling energetic.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

I really enjoyed hiking from Wellington up Mt. Victoria. During the hike you see great views of Wellington. When you reach the lookout, you can see the entire bay. It's a must see

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

its' a few years since i was last in Wellington and i had promised myself that i would definiately do Mt Victoria next time i came to town , such beauty with its 360 views , and well worth the walk

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

Have been up Mt Vic twice during International Arts Festival - once there was a perfomrnace of street theatre woith some very weird animals and scarey dog-hyena creatures and the next time an awesome band playing off a scaffold ... Great part of this fun diverse city

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

The view at anytime would be fantastic but at night it is magical. Would suggest you take a jacket as it was windy. If you can go at night the lights, planes etc are so worth the effort.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

The best view of Wellington! You can see the airport, Kilbirnie and Miramar to the south and the city, the Hutt motorway snaking along the harbour edge, the Hutt valley and the Wainuiomata hill the other way. Especially pretty at night.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

unobstructed views in every direction. You can choose to walk from several starting points or drive up and walk from there.

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Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Really, really windy. Is amazing the force of mother nature. Heavy winds at the top in the day I went there. You can have a clear view of the city.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

No other place in Wellington provides such sweeping panaroma's of Wellington. From Cook Strait to the airport - the ranges, harbour and downtown. It's pretty windy up there so always take a jacket.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

Amazing views from the top. We had a bright, clear day and the view couldn't have been better. We drove to the top and found it well signposted from the city centre.

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