Day Walks of Wellington

Clear, concise and informative descriptions of nearly 80 day walks are provided that cover a wealth of walking opportunities in the greater Wellington area. Richly illustrated with maps and photographs, the guide offers an interesting mix of urban and rural day walks in addition to: An introduction to the region's geology, forests, wildlife and history Walks divided into over a dozen different areas, with brief overviews Grades of difficulty, completion times, access details, track notes and points of interest. These day walks will take residents and visitors alike into the best spots of the many regional forest parks such as Tararua, Rimutaka, Belmont, Kaitoke, East Harbour and Battle Hill as well as Wellington City Council Walks, the Tunnel Gulley and Wainuiomata Recreation Areas, Waiohine Gorge, the Wairarapa, Somes Island, Holdsworth and Hutt City Tracks.