Mt Victoria

Mount Victoria, or 'Mt Vic' to locals, is part of the Wellington Town Belt, providing an accessible forest for Wellingtonians.

Location details

Key features	Pine Forest Mixed period architecture Versatile
Situated within	Within Wellington travel zone 5km to Stone Street Studios 22km to Avalon Studios
Location access	Public
Other detail	"Mt Victoria" can refer to the suburb or the hill Noise restrictions around residential areas Parking restrictions around residential areas Popular spot for tourists Ample parking at the Mt Victoria lookout
Used in	The Lord of the Rings

Mount Victoria is an area surrounding the city set aside for public recreation.

The suburb of Mt Victoria is rich in cultural heritage, with numerous character houses and buildings, such as the St Gerard's Church and Monastery which overlooks the harbour.

The lookout at the top of the Mt Victoria hill provides a glorious panorama of Wellington. Walkways to the top are densely forested and begin close to the city centre.