Point Dorset — Attraction in Wellington

A very nice secluded spot in the East cost bays in Wellington. Easily approachable via public transport and road too. The views from the point are awesome and exceptional on a clear sunny day. The walks to the point and down to Breakers Bay are enjoyable and require a normal fitness level. The large ships sailing through the Wellington harbour can be seen from here and present a great sight. Fort Dorset is also a nice little attraction to be visited here. Well recommended for half a day...

An enjoyable viewpoint with views across the harbor and out to sea, beach is rocky mostly small rocks. Can see the cook strait ferries passing by which is exciting. Can be a bit precarious climbing over the rocks for a view right off the point. There are also sometimes hordes of some kind of fly amongst the rocks, which can be off-putting, quite literally a thick cloud of them. I only approached from the north side, not...

A very exciting point to inspect all of Wellington Harbour. Must have been a powerful spot back in the day.

Please be careful when taking photos on the little outcrop as a strong gust of wind could blow a more frail human tumbling down to the...