Climbing Mount Victoria

This morning it was time to climb up Mt. Victoria, and see first hand why it's rated as one of the must-do's in Wellington. One of the good things about Mt. Vic, is that there are multiple entrances that you can start the walk from, all of which have reasonably similar levels of difficulty in terms of reaching the top of the mountain. The walk could be considered of medium difficulty, and may be a bit harder for those who aren't used to the difficulty of uphill walking. However, there is back road that leads all the way to the lookout in which you can drive or bus up, and then enjoy the walk downhill to the city.

Once I reached the top, I was in awe of the view. Mount Vic offers a full 360 degree view of the city and the bays, and is a perfect spot to capture some stunning photos. This is where I got a lot of my primary research, up at the lookout. The photos will also be placed onto a contact sheet, and stuck into my physical workbook. However, along the walk, I did take a whole heap of photos so that I could look back and easily remember just what the walk was like, and how it felt to climb the mountain. I want to try and incorporate the atmosphere of each walk into my design, whether it is through the use of colour and shape, or even a more subtle insertion in terms of composition.

Throughout the walk, there was quite a neat contrast. In a sense, some areas seemed quite isolated and remote, which created a quiet, lonely sort of feel. However, the vibrant greens on the trees in most areas created a real strong connection between the natural environment and myself. Along the way, there are also multiple spots which are good for stunning views as well, and although they aren't quite the full 360 degree view, are still worth a look.

This walk would be a good fit into my promotional brochure for the Greater Wellington, as it has enough of a similarity to the Red Rocks reserve in terms of the set activity, scenic walks/views, and also allows enough of a contrast in terms of atmosphere, difficulty, and type of view. Tomorrow morning I'll head on down to the Wellington Botanic Gardens and explore around that area, to see if that can complete my trio of scenic walks.