Adventure activities in Wellington
Wellington adventure: cable-car hikes, Mount Victoria mountain biking, harbour kayaking and the Cook Strait ferry crossing.
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Wellington: Scenic Harbour Helicopter Flight
Wellington: 9-Minute Scenic Flight
Wellington: Scenic South Coast Discovery Helicopter Flight
Wellington: Wharekauhau Heli-Lunch with Scenic Flight
Wellington: Easy Rider Guided eBike Tour
Wellington: Guided Sightseeing Tour by Electric Bike
Wellington: Electric Bike Rental
Wellington: eBike Around the Harbour then Ferry Back
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The Cook Strait ferry as an adventure
Why the Wellington-Picton Cook Strait ferry is worth treating as an experience in itself, including Marlborough Sounds scenery and rough-weather realities.
Escarpment Track guide
The Escarpment Track along the Kāpiti Coast: distance, difficulty, the two suspension bridges, and how to get there from Wellington by car or train.
Helicopter and scenic flights over Wellington
Scenic helicopter flights over Wellington: flight lengths, real prices, what each route covers, and whether the splurge is worth it for the views.
Makara Peak mountain bike park
Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park: graded trails, difficulty levels, getting there from Wellington, and how it compares to Mount Victoria's town-belt trails.
Mount Victoria mountain biking
Mount Victoria's mountain-biking trails, how they compare to Makara Peak, e-bike tour options, and what riders need to know about access from the CBD.
Remutaka Rail Trail guide
The Remutaka Rail Trail: distance, difficulty, e-bike tour options, and how to plan a one-way ride between the Hutt Valley and the Wairarapa.
Cable car and hikes guide
How to combine the Wellington cable car with the Botanic Garden's trails and the Northern Walkway for a half-day of walking and views without a car.
Wellington harbour kayaking
Kayaking on Wellington harbour: launch points, wind conditions to watch for, guided options, and how it compares to Kāpiti Island's sea-kayak tours.