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Mount Victoria

Alexandra Lookout Rd, Wellington 6001, New Zealand
64 4 802 4860
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Ranked #3 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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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Mount Vic offers superb views around Wellington and is easy to get to in a car or if you prefer a challenge it's a steep walk!

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Wellington, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

The walk from Evans Bay up to the top of Mount Victoria and the views out over Evans Bay and to the south as you ascend are magnificent, then when you get to the top, you get a 360 panorama that would have to be one of the best views of the Capital without leaving the city. Highly recommended

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Great views over the city and surrounding harbour. Good to get some exercise after too much indulging!

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Staffordshires
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Did not know about this and was taken there by very kind New Zealander. Would have missed this as we did not see any information about it but its spectacular 360 degrees views should not be missed. Also boards displaying useful information including details on the tectonic plates.

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

The Top of Mt Victoria is well worth making the effort to drive up. It is a very popularplace with a lot of visitors the day we were there. There are great panaramic views around Wellington especially on a fine sunny day.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

My partner hiked up from town to the top of Mount Victoria in April 2013. We were so lucky and had a gorgeous day. Hardly any wind and the sun was shining. We had a big night the night before, so the walk wasn't exactly easy...but I'd say if we were fresh it would have been a breeze. It's well... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

After a bus mix up I finally made it to the top. The views are wonderful. Complete 360 around Wellington and her suburbs. Got some amazing pictures. However, a cold front was moving in that afternoon and the wind was a bit much. Probably would have spent more time there enjoying the views if it wasn't for that. I ended... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Wonderful views and a multitude of easy to medium walking tracks to keep you entertained for hours. There are also Lord of the Rings filming locations to be found if you're willing to use your imagination.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

A bit challenging in parts but just beautiful all the way up and great views of city on top. Also some informational signs that give background on history and earthquakes, etc.

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Canberra, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Get up here and take in the surrounds of Wellington - just incredible! A great vantage point too to see the jets arriving and departing from Wellington airport - it really doesn't feel like the runway is long enough when you see them coming in! Awesome photo opportunities of the city and beyond.

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