Mount Victoria Lookout Loop — Oriental Bay
Elevation profile
How long it takes
- Easy pace (7:00/km)
- 31 min
- Steady pace (6:00/km)
- 28 min
- Quick pace (5:00/km)
- 25 min
An estimate: the pace on flat ground, plus a little extra time for every metre you climb. Work out your own pace with the pace calculator.
The run
A short, steep 3.2 km loop from Oriental Parade up Mount Victoria / Matairangi to the lookout at 196 m, the best view over Wellington, its harbour and the hills. It climbs through the Town Belt pines on the Southern Walkway, crosses the summit, comes down past St Gerard's Monastery and finishes along Oriental Parade. Nearly every metre of it is either up or down.
Good to know
The paths are packed dirt with rock and pine roots, and muddy after rain. Public toilets are at the Alexandra Road car park near the summit. Dogs are allowed on a lead. Street parking at Oriental Bay is paid and time-limited.
- Parking: Paid
- Toilets
- Dogs: On-leash
- Best time: Early AM
FAQs
Where does the Mount Victoria Lookout Loop — Oriental Bay start?
The route starts at Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay.
How long is the Mount Victoria Lookout Loop — Oriental Bay?
3.2 km (loop).
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