This is an awesome walk from Oriental Parade along ridgeline town belt down to the southern coast line to Shorland Park Island Bay. Read the maps along the way and follow the pink bollards.Soak up the panoramic views and see across the horizon to South Island. Some sections are steep with steps and seating along the way. This walk takes you to summit of Mt Victoria where there are toilets, but be warned there are no other toilets until Island Bay. Ride the double decker bus back to Oriental Parade- you will need cash or snapper card no eftpos. Parking in Oriental Parade is 2 hours so best to find carpark building cost around $14 for whole day. Or you can choose to begin walk in Island Bay where parking is free. Overall it is 13 km and took us 3 hours with...
Read moreIt's a bit hard to rate somewhere one hasn't been. I had some business at an address on Roseneath Terrace but that's about it. I will however supply a photo for one's edification, whatever that means (saw the term in a paperback many moon's ago). This crane looks a bit down. Maybe it's feeling...
Read moreFantastic walk on the southern walk on route to Mt Victoria via oriental parade great view from the top of Mt Victoria windy day good walk view towards cook strait and wgtn airport and the...
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