Walking the Great Harbour Way/ Te Aranui o Pōneke is straightforward. Because food, accomodation, and public transport access is available along the route, it is not necessary to carry much. Walking shoes, a wind/rain shell, and a spare warm layer will be sufficient.
The Great Harbour Way/ Te Aranui o Pōneke can be walked continuously, or you can choose segments to suit your schedule. Here are some suggestions:
Walking Tour – 3 days | Day 1: Fitzroy Bay to Petone Day 2: Petone to Seatoun Day 3: Seatoun to Sinclair Head. |
Walking Tour – 4 days | Day 1: Fitzroy Bay to Eastbourne Day 2: Eastbourne to City Day 3: City to Seatoun Day 4: Seatoun to Sinclair Head |
Eastern daytrip | Ferry to Days Bay, walk to Fitzroy bay and back (Leg 2 & part of Leg 3) |
City to Seatoun daytrip | From Wellington Waterfront, walk around Evans Bay and the Miramar Peninsula to Seatoun, returning by bus or ferry. (Leg 6) |
Southcoast daytrip | Bus or Ferry to Seatoun, then walk along South coast to Sinclair head. (Leg 7) |