Mt Kaukau is the highest point around Wellington and on a good day you can easily see the south island and sometimes as far north as Mt Taranaki. It is a reasonable climb up through Khandallah Park (40 minutes or so) but the views are well worth the walk.

Long but flat walk along the edge of the harbor with great views. Make sure you take your sun screen.

You will need to take the return ferry and you are free to walk around the island and most of the buildings. The walking tracks and lookouts are stunning and you get a great view of Wellington, Petone and Eastbourne. There are no shops on the island so make sure you bring supplies.

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Friendly staff and big named products at low prices.

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