Mount Victoria Lookout is a walking lookout above central Wellington, reached by a 4.5 km walkway through historic pine forest. The walk starts on Courtenay Place, climbs through Mount Victoria villas on Majoribanks Street, and returns to Oriental Bay. The whole walk takes about 1.5 hours. At the top there are 360-degree views of the city, the harbour, the airport and, on a clear day, the Southern Alps. Information panels, a carved pou and the Richard Byrd Memorial are also at the lookout.
The climb through the town belt can be steep, and the trail is muddy after rain. The lookout platform is reached by several flights of steps, and the summit car park has wheelchair access. The Lawson Place entrance has stairs, and the Palliser Road entrance on Oriental Bay is steep. Mountain bikers share some sections, so visitors are asked to take care at junctions. Parking is available at two car parks at the summit, including two mobility parks at Car Park 1, and the Number 20 bus goes to the lookout.