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Sunset

Golden Hour at Mount Victoria

Grab a coffee or bite to eat, climb for the view, and wind down with a drink as the city lights come on.

Best time: 20:54About 135 min

Timeline

  1. 19:24

    Beach Babylon

    Stop at Beach Babylon for a drink or retro NZ meal. The outdoor dining area is perfect for soaking up the last warm minutes before the climb.

  2. 20:09

    Mount Victoria

    Take the #20 bus from Courtenay Place to start your ascent. Walk the final stretch to the summit for a 360-degree view of the harbour, CBD, and airport as the sky turns gold.

  3. 21:24

    Hummingbird

    Head to Hummingbird for live music and a drink. It is open late and provides a relaxed spot to unwind after the view.

Local tip

Check the bus route from Courtenay Place if you are not starting there. Beach Babylon is open from 8AM until late, so timing fits easily before the evening sunset.

Check before you go

  • Bus route #20 from Courtenay Place to Mount Victoria.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Wellington (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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