Highlights: Tramping, food, parks, coastlines, art and culture Length: A weekend (at the least!) Where: A 4.5 hour drive from Wellington,...

Highlights: Native bush, views, Mt Kaukau connection, glow worms at night! Length: 1 - 2 hours depending on your route Where: 15 min by...

Whether you are on foot or two wheels, Pencarrow and the lakes of East Harbour Regional Park make for a stunning day of adventure.

Highlights: Native bush, a mountain summit, and coast to coast views Length: 7 - 9 hours Where: 1 hour 30 mins from Wellington CBD What...

Highlights: Sea views, historical site Length: 30 min - 3 hours Where: 25 min from Wellington CBD What to take: A picnic, camera Not only...

Highlights: Lighthouse, sea views, sheep, farmland, river Length: 3 hours Where: Wainuiomata, 40 min from Wellington CBD What to take:...

Highlights: WW2 bunkers, views Length: 3 - 6 hours depending on your route Where: 15 min by car from Wellington CBD What to take: Active...

Highlights: Views, sheep, more views Length: 1 hour (although plenty of options for longer) Where: Behind Ngaio, 10min drive from the CBD...