Wairaka Walkway, Wellington

November 2025

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Mana Island and Raukawa Cook Strait. Photo: Lachlan McKenzie
Escape from the capital for the day and take a walk on the wild side, with access made easy by public transport. Although the Escarpment and Mākara tracks are common capers along Wellington’s coastline, the slightly more rugged Wairaka Walkway, between Pukerua Bay and Plimmerton, flies under the radar.  At Pukerua Bay, a pou to […]
Lachlan McKenzie

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Lachlan McKenzie

Lachlan McKenzie began tramping as an adult and hopes to inspire others to do the same. He most enjoys tramping in small groups and alone, and his list of ‘must do’ trips only seems to get longer. Lachlan is a communications professional and holds tertiary qualifications in marketing and music. He also loves orienteering and is keen to extend himself in basic mountaineering.

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