Deepthi Akilla

The starting point of this hike is the Botanical Reserve in Nelson. Park your car on the Hardy Street East. You can get to the reserve over a footbridge from the end of Hardy street. The Trail head is at the sign (The Kauri track) near the trees, in the north-eastern corner of the Botanical Reserve. It's by the hill. You got to take the Kauri Track (track to the left ) to the summit. This is...

The Mount Victoria walk takes you up to the Mt. Victoria look-out where you get to see amazing panoramic views of Wellington. There are several routes that will get you there. I’m sharing the route I normally take.I normally prefer the following hike from the northern end of the southern walkway, located at the Oriental Parade. I take this route as it is close to my neighbourhood. And throughou...