Highlights: Fascinating rocks, Lord of the Rings filming location Length: 2 - 4 hours Where: 1.5 hours by car from Wellington CBD What to...

Highlights: Close to town, views Length: 40 min - 2 hours Where: 15 min walk from CBD What to take: Active wear, camera An incredibly...

Highlights: Views, dogs, stairs Length: 1 - 2 hours Where: 20 min by car from Wellington CBD What to take: Active wear, water, camera A...

Highlights: Views, farmland, pylons, historical sites Length: 2 hours Where: 20 min from Wellington CBD by car What to take: Active wear,...

Highlights: Views, farmland, World War II ammunition bunkers, native bush, Korokoro Dam Length: 30 min - 4 hours Where: 40 min from...

Highlights: Expansive views, sheep, native bush Length: 2.5 - 5 hours How to get there: 30 min from Wellington CBD by car, or 5 min from...

Highlights: Wind turbines, views, wetlands, gun emplacements Length: 0 - 4 hours Where: 30 min from Wellington CBD by car What to take:...

Highlights: Views, sore glutes Length: 2 - 4 hours Where: 15 minute drive from the CBD, or bus What to take: Active wear (windproof in a...