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Dog-friendly tracks in Wellington

Wellington has 292 dog-friendly tracks mapped and 126 with water on the route, around Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt and Waikanae. The top-rated is Belmont Trig Loop near Lower Hutt.

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All 292 tracks in Wellington

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Belmont Trig Loop

ModerateLower Hutt

9.3 km↑507 m3.5–4 hr★4.7 rating

Swim spotShade

Ōrongorongo Track

ModerateWellington

10.0 km↑251 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 rating

Swim spotShadeGood with kids

Camborne Walkway

EasyPorirua

4.3 km↑42 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating

Swim spotGood with kids

Mount Kaukau via Woodmancote Road

ModerateWellington

3.5 km↑250 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating

Shade

Skyline Track: Makara Road to Johnsonville

ModerateWellington

12 km↑432 m4–4.5 hr★4.7 rating

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Pakuratahi River Walk and Swingbridge Loop

EasyUpper Hutt

4.2 km↑92 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating

Swim spotShade

Skyline Walkway: Khandallah to Makara Road

ModerateWellington

12 km↑467 m4–4.5 hr★4.7 rating

Shade

Mount Holdsworth Jumbo Circuit

HardCarterton

23 km↑1334 m★4.7 rating

Swim spotShade

Mount Kaukau via South Ridge Track

ModerateWellington

3.2 km↑249 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating

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Kaukau Lookout from Truscott Avenue

ModerateWellington

4.3 km↑216 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating

Birchville Dam Track

EasyUpper Hutt

1.8 km↑45 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating

Swim spotShade

Gums Loop Track

EasyWainuiomata

3.1 km↑46 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating

Swim spotShade

Swingbridge Loop Track

EasyFeatherston

2.1 km↑40 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating

Swim spotShadeGood with kids

Mount Victoria Loop

ModerateWellington

5.0 km↑210 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating

Swim spotShadeGood with kids

Pari-Whero (Red Rocks) Loop

HardWellington

8.7 km↑358 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating

Swim spotShade

The Crows Nest Loop

ModerateWellington

3.7 km↑223 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating

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Kaukau Lookout Loop

ModerateWellington

4.3 km↑276 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating

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Otari Wilton Bush to Kaukau via Skyline Walkway

ModerateWellington

14 km↑658 m5–5.5 hr★4.9 rating

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Korokoro Dam Loop

ModerateLower Hutt

2.7 km↑120 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating

Swim spotShadeGood with kids

Red Rocks Coastal Walk

ModerateWellington

7.7 km↑50 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating

Swim spot

Korokoro Dam via Korokoro Stream Track

ModerateLower Hutt

8.4 km↑142 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating

Swim spotShade

Butterfly Creek Picnic Area Walk

ModerateLower Hutt

4.2 km↑232 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating

Swim spotShade

Oriental Parade Path

EasyWellington

3.9 km↑8 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating

Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kidsPram friendly

Johnston’s Hill Loop

ModerateWellington

8.4 km↑312 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 rating

Swim spotShade

Whitireia Park Loop

EasyPorirua

6.6 km↑97 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating

Swim spot

Cannon Point Walkway and Hutt River Trail Loop

ModerateUpper Hutt

7.7 km↑296 m2.5–3 hr★4.6 rating

Swim spotShade

Eastern Walkway

ModerateWellington

5.3 km↑128 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating

Swim spotGood with kids

City to Sea Walkway

ModerateWellington

14 km↑490 m4.5–5 hr★4.6 rating

Swim spotShadeSealed underfoot

Lighthouse Walk and Deliverance Cove Track Loop

ModerateTinui

5.5 km↑144 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating

Swim spot

Southern Walkway

ModerateWellington

11 km↑360 m3.5–4 hr★4.6 rating

Swim spotShadeSealed underfoot

Kaitoke to Summit Station via Remutaka Rail Trail

ModerateUpper Hutt

10 km↑154 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 rating

Swim spotShade

Johnston's Hill Walk

ModerateWellington

1.4 km↑117 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating

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Otari Skyline Loop

ModerateWellington

5.5 km↑268 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating

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Te Whiti Riser Track

ModerateLower Hutt

7.6 km↑231 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating

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Butterfly Creek Track

ModerateLower Hutt

11 km↑522 m4–4.5 hr★4.6 rating

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Donnelly Flat Loop Walk

EasyCarterton

4.0 km↑73 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating

Swim spotShadeGood with kids

Mount Victoria Lookout from Charles Plimmer Park

ModerateWellington

2.4 km↑129 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating

Shade

Trelissick Park Walk

EasyWellington

4.7 km↑91 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating

Swim spotShadeGood with kids

Mount McKerrow Loop

HardLower Hutt

14 km↑654 m5–5.5 hr★4.6 rating

Swim spotShade

Ataturk Memorial and Breaker Bay via Eastern Walkway

ModerateWellington

7.1 km↑266 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating

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Muritai Park Loop Walk

ModerateLower Hutt

2.6 km↑207 m1–1.5 hr★4.8 rating

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Te Ara Piko - The Meandering Path Walkway

EasyPorirua

9.3 km↑22 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating

Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids

Transient and Aro St - Aston Fitchett Tracks Loop

ModerateWellington

3.7 km↑153 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating

Shade

Te Onepoto Loop Track

EasyPorirua

4.7 km↑66 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating

Swim spotGood with kids

The Crows Nest via Kaukau Lookout

HardWellington

9.8 km↑495 m★4.7 rating

Shade

Five Mile Loop Track

EasyWainuiomata

3.9 km↑96 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating

ShadeGood with kids

Aotea Lagoon Loop

EasyPorirua

0.8 km↑0 mabout 9 min★4.8 rating

Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kidsPram friendly

Conclusion Walkway

EasyPorirua

5.3 km↑88 m1–1.5 hr★4.8 rating

Hawkins Hill via Tip Track

HardWellington

8.2 km↑454 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating

Te Ahumairangi Northern Walkway and Ridgeline Loop

ModerateWellington

5.8 km↑289 m2–2.5 hr★4.5 rating

Shade

Cape Palliser Lighthouse Walk

ModerateMartinborough

0.5 km↑38 mabout 11 min★4.6 rating

Good with kids

Henley Lake & Waterways

EasyMasterton

4.3 km↑10 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating

Swim spotGood with kidsPram friendly

Makara MTB: Koru, Sally Alley, Upswing, Lazy Fern

ModerateWellington

11 km↑284 m3.5–4 hr★4.6 rating

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Lees Grove Loop Track

ModerateLower Hutt

4.5 km↑287 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating

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Wellington Botanic Garden Walk

ModerateWellington

3.7 km↑134 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating

ShadeSealed underfootGood with kids

Tararua Southern Crossing: Otaki Forks to Field Hut

HardŌtaki

13 km↑806 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 rating

Swim spotShade

Butcher, Cattle Ridge, and Orongorongo Track Loop

ModerateWellington

11 km↑475 m3.5–4 hr★4.5 rating

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Burrows Ave and Paparata Tracks

ModerateWellington

1.8 km↑106 m0.5–1 hr★4.9 rating

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Skyline Track: Johnston Hill to Johnsonville

ModerateWellington

13 km↑462 m4.5–5 hr★4.7 rating

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Tawatawa Reserve Track

ModerateWellington

3.5 km↑125 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating

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Centennial Reserve Conviction Track

ModerateWellington

2.6 km↑107 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating

Mount Climie Track

HardUpper Hutt

12 km↑690 m5–5.5 hr★4.5 rating

Shade

Old Tram Track

ModerateMasterton

14 km↑470 m4.5–5 hr★4.9 rating

Swim spotShade

Waimanu Lagoon Loop Walk

EasyWaikanae

1.4 km↑0 mabout 17 min★4.9 rating

Swim spotGood with kids

Te Ara Paparāngi ki te Tonga Track

ModerateWellington

2.1 km↑56 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating

Good with kids

South Coast and WW2 Bunkers Loop

HardWellington

11 km↑474 m4–4.5 hr★4.6 rating

Swim spot

Te Ara o Whareroa Loop Track

ModerateParaparaumu

13 km↑65 m2.5–3 hr★4.6 rating

Swim spotShadeSealed underfootGood with kids

Te Ahumairangi Ridgeline Track

ModerateWellington

2.4 km↑65 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating

Shade

Te Raekaihau Lookout Loop Walk

ModerateWellington

1.1 km↑53 mabout 20 min★4.6 rating

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Maupuia Walkway

EasyWellington

1.8 km↑24 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating

Waihora Loop Track

ModeratePorirua

3.5 km↑133 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating

Gentle Annie and River Ridge Tracks Loop

HardCarterton

11 km↑495 m4–4.5 hr★4.5 rating

Swim spotShade

Red Trail and Skyline Walkway Loop

ModerateWellington

8.4 km↑388 m3–3.5 hr★4.5 rating

Swim spotShade

Whitireia Park Big Loop

ModeratePorirua

8.5 km↑149 m2–2.5 hr★4.5 rating

Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids

Otari to Karori Cemetery Route

EasyWellington

5.5 km↑148 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating

Swim spotShade

Windturbine to Red Rocks

ModerateWellington

12 km↑325 m4.5–5 hr★4.6 rating

Swim spotSealed underfoot

Belmont Trig via the Bridleway

ModerateLower Hutt

11 km↑503 m4–4.5 hr★4.6 rating

Swim spotShade

Trentham Memorial Park Track

EasyUpper Hutt

1.6 km↑12 mabout 21 min★4.7 rating

Swim spotShadeGood with kids

Barry Hadfield Nikau Reserve Walk

ModerateWaikanae

1.4 km↑145 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating

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Wellington Waterfront to Botanical Garden

ModerateWellington

6.3 km↑121 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating

Swim spotShadeSealed underfootGood with kids

Ridge Track from Twin Lakes Road

HardUpper Hutt

14 km↑675 m5–5.5 hr★4.5 rating

Swim spotShade

Norbett Creek to Eastern Hutt River Establishment

HardUpper Hutt

14 km↑783 m★5.0 rating

Swim spot

Lyall Bay Walk

EasyWellington

4.2 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating

Swim spotGood with kids

Belmont Trig from Stratton Street

ModerateLower Hutt

5.0 km↑319 m2–2.5 hr★4.7 rating

The Esplanade

ModerateWellington

8.0 km↑28 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating

Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kidsPram friendly

Hutt River Trail - Ewen Bridge to Petone

EasyLower Hutt

5.3 km↑3 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating

Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids

Hutt River Trail - Silverstream to Trenthem Bridge Loop

EasyUpper Hutt

9.2 km↑26 m2–2.5 hr★4.5 rating

Swim spotGood with kids

Karori Park Loop

EasyWellington

1.0 km↑3 mabout 14 min★4.6 rating

Sealed underfootGood with kidsPram friendly

Pinnacles Track Loop

ModerateMartinborough

5.1 km↑272 m2–2.5 hr★4.4 rating

Swim spotShadeGood with kids

Henley Lake Loop

EasyMasterton

1.6 km↑3 mabout 23 min★4.6 rating

Swim spotGood with kids

Kohekohe Walk

ModerateWaikanae

1.8 km↑91 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating

ShadeGood with kids

Wind Turbine and Wrights Hill via Tip Track

HardWellington

24 km↑747 m8–9 hr★4.5 rating

Swim spotShade

Butcher Track

HardWainuiomata

5.0 km↑380 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating

Swim spotShade

Seton Nossiter Park Waterfall from White Pine Avenue

ModerateWellington

2.3 km↑95 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating

Swim spotShade

Te Whiti Riser and ECNZ Pylon Loop

ModerateLower Hutt

8.2 km↑364 m3–3.5 hr★4.4 rating

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Main Ridge Track from Bus Barn to Lowry Bay

HardLower Hutt

22 km↑591 m6.5–7 hr★4.5 rating

ShadeSealed underfoot

Remutaka Cycle Trail: Station Drive Track

ModerateUpper Hutt

6.3 km↑84 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating

Shade

Mount Victoria Loop from Alexandra Road

ModerateWellington

5.1 km↑186 m1.5–2 hr★4.4 rating

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Lowry Trig Viewpoint from Ferry Road

ModerateLower Hutt

5.1 km↑325 m2–2.5 hr★4.7 rating

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Kapakapanui Circuit

HardWaikanae

12 km↑986 m6–6.5 hr★4.4 rating

Swim spotShade

Oku Street Reserve Walk

EasyWellington

1.4 km↑61 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating

Swim spotShadeGood with kids

Horoeka Reserve Trail

ModerateLower Hutt

1.3 km↑54 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating

ShadeGood with kids

Mount Kapakapanui from Ngatiawa Road

HardWaikanae

6.0 km↑960 m3–3.5 hr★4.7 rating

Swim spotShade

Waikanae River Trail

EasyWaikanae

12 km↑52 m2.5–3 hr★4.4 rating

Swim spotGood with kidsPram friendly

Thorndon to Wadestown over Te Ahumairangi Hill

HardWellington

7.1 km↑398 m2.5–3 hr★4.8 rating

Swim spotShade

Kaitoke Swingbridge Track

EasyUpper Hutt

1.8 km↑42 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating

Swim spotShade

Masterton Riverbank Walkway

EasyMasterton

4.2 km↑9 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating

Swim spotGood with kids

Ferry Road Track

ModerateLower Hutt

3.2 km↑252 m1.5–2 hr★5.0 rating

Shade

Otari Skyline Loop

HardWellington

12 km↑449 m4–4.5 hr★4.4 rating

Swim spotShade

Dobson Loop Track

HardUpper Hutt

14 km↑746 m5.5–6 hr★4.4 rating

Swim spotShade

Gilberd Bush from Fernhaven Grove Entrance

ModerateWellington

2.7 km↑96 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating

Swim spotShade

Tararua Southern Crossing

HardŌtaki

37 km↑1922 m★4.6 rating

Swim spotShade

Otari-Wilton’s Bush Circular Walk

EasyWellington

1.4 km↑38 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating

Swim spotGood with kids

Rimu via Blue Trail

ModerateWellington

3.1 km↑168 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating

Swim spotShade

Te Araroa: Wellington City

EasyWellington

5.5 km↑15 m1–1.5 hr★4.9 rating

Swim spotSealed underfoot

Cattle Ridge Track

HardLower Hutt

14 km↑770 m5.5–6 hr★4.5 rating

Shade

Paremata to Mana Loop

ModeratePorirua

24 km↑152 m5–5.5 hr★4.4 rating

Swim spotShadeSealed underfoot

Ara Tawa Trail

EasyWellington

7.9 km↑4 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating

Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids

Maidstone Park Loop

ModerateUpper Hutt

2.1 km↑103 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating

ShadeGood with kids

Lyndfield Park Walk

EasyWellington

0.5 km↑15 mabout 7 min★4.5 rating

ShadeGood with kids

Te Ahumairangi Hill Lookout

EasyWellington

0.3 km↑12 mabout 6 min★4.7 rating

ShadeGood with kids

Petone Esplanade Walkway

EasyLower Hutt

7.2 km↑10 m1.5–2 hr★4.4 rating

Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids

Te Ahi Ka Loop Track

EasyWellington

1.9 km↑72 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating

Shade

Old Farm Te Ara o Whareroa Loop

ModerateParaparaumu

8.2 km↑24 m1.5–2 hr★4.4 rating

Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids

Waiohine - Cone Hut - Tutuwai Hut

HardCarterton

16 km↑936 m6.5–7 hr★4.6 rating

Swim spotShade

Mitre Peak from Mitre Flat Hut

ExpertŌtaki

12 km↑1185 m6.5–7 hr★4.5 rating

Swim spotShade

Hutt River Trail

ModerateLower Hutt

30 km↑97 m6.5–7 hr★4.4 rating

Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids

Belmont Trig via Otanga Tramping Track

HardLower Hutt

9.0 km↑460 m3–3.5 hr★4.4 rating

Shade

Whitby Lake Loop

EasyPorirua

0.8 km↑3 mabout 10 min★4.5 rating

Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kidsPram friendly

Tauherenikau Suspension Bridge to Woodside Railway Station

EasyTauwharenīkau

5.3 km↑29 m1–1.5 hr★4.8 rating

Swim spot

Wilf Mexted Scenic Reserve Walk

ModerateWellington

0.5 km↑33 mabout 10 min★4.4 rating

Shade

Te Whiti Park to Wainuiomata

ModerateLower Hutt

8.2 km↑325 m2.5–3 hr★4.6 rating

Shade

Kaitawa Road Track

ModerateLower Hutt

2.9 km↑263 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating

Shade

Fraser Park Loop Track

EasyLower Hutt

3.5 km↑6 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating

Swim spotGood with kids

Five Mile Loop and Middle Ridge Track

ModerateWellington

3.4 km↑152 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating

Swim spotShade

Waikanae Beach Loop

ModerateWaikanae

15 km↑31 m3–3.5 hr★4.4 rating

Swim spotShadeSealed underfoot

Tararua Southern Crossing: Kime Hut to Alpha Hut

HardŌtaki

8.2 km↑446 m3.5–4 hr★5.0 rating

Churton Park Loop

EasyWellington

0.5 km↑7 mabout 7 min★4.7 rating

Good with kids

Te Ara Paparārangi

EasyWellington

3.4 km↑52 m1–1.5 hr★4.3 rating

Shade

Big Bend Track

ModerateWainuiomata

6.9 km↑203 m2–2.5 hr★4.8 rating

Swim spotShade

Maymorn Pondy Loop Track

ModerateUpper Hutt

2.7 km↑112 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating

Shade

Avalon Park - Dry Creek - Avalon Park

HardLower Hutt

23 km↑343 m6–6.5 hr★4.5 rating

Swim spotShade

Lees Grove Track

ModerateLower Hutt

3.9 km↑252 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating

ShadeGood with kids

Te Au Track

HardWaikanae

5.3 km↑439 m2.5–3 hr★4.3 rating

Shade

Hauora Reserve Track

EasyWellington

1.9 km↑59 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating

Kakakapanui Hut Track

HardWaikanae

10 km↑769 m5–5.5 hr★4.4 rating

Swim spotShade

Pinnacles Loop via Pinnacles Track

ModerateFeatherston

7.1 km↑282 m★4.3 rating

Swim spot

Totara Flats Hut Track

ModerateCarterton

9.5 km↑228 m2.5–3 hr★4.3 rating

Swim spotShade

Bright Ridge Skyline Loop Track

ModerateParaparaumu

6.0 km↑183 m1.5–2 hr★4.3 rating

Wright Hill Lookout Loop Walk

ModerateWellington

4.0 km↑112 m1–1.5 hr★4.3 rating

Shade

Grenada North Park Loop

EasyPorirua

1.3 km↑18 mabout 18 min★4.7 rating

Good with kids

Airport Lookout and Wellington Sign Walk

EasyWellington

0.8 km↑8 mabout 11 min★4.6 rating

Mount Holdsworth via East Holdsworth Track

ExpertTararua Forest Park

17 km↑1190 m7.5–8.5 hr★4.5 rating

Swim spotShade

Waiohine Gorge Roadend to Neil Forks Hut

ExpertCarterton

12 km↑1101 m6–6.5 hr★4.4 rating

Swim spotShade

Gilbert Bush from Landbrooke Drive Entrance

ModerateWellington

2.1 km↑73 m0.5–1 hr

Shade

The Quater Deck Lookout

EasyPorirua

0.3 km↑4 mabout 4 min

Good with kids

Considine Park Loop

EasyMartinborough

1.0 km↑0 mabout 12 min

Good with kids

Wallaceville Reserve Walk

EasyUpper Hutt

0.5 km↑0 mabout 7 min

Good with kids

Ian Galloway Park Walk

ModerateWellington

3.4 km↑67 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating

ShadeSealed underfootGood with kids

East Harbour and Muritai Park Loop

ModerateLower Hutt

3.4 km↑202 m1–1.5 hr★4.3 rating

Swim spotShade

Pinkerton Park Walk

EasyWellington

0.8 km↑26 mabout 15 min★4.7 rating

Swim spotShadeGood with kids

Whakanui Track

HardWainuiomata

18 km↑1037 m7.5–8 hr★4.3 rating

Swim spotShade

Keith George Memorial Park Loop

HardUpper Hutt

2.9 km↑264 m1.5–2 hr★4.3 rating

Swim spotShade

Holdsworth Lookout Track

HardTararua Forest Park

4.3 km↑366 m2–2.5 hr★4.3 rating

Shade

Chartwell Drive Loop

ModerateWellington

3.1 km↑142 m1–1.5 hr★4.3 rating

Shade

Wetlands Loop

EasyLower Hutt

2.1 km↑42 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating

Shade

Kiriwhakapapa Loop

EasyŌtaki

2.1 km↑51 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating

ShadeGood with kids

Te Araroa: Ngaio

ModerateWellington

7.9 km↑304 m2.5–3 hr★4.3 rating

Swim spotShade

Hawkins Hill Road to Red Rocks via Te Kopahou Summit

ModerateWellington

12 km↑273 m★4.3 rating

Swim spotShadeSealed underfoot

Woodside Railway Station to Greytown

EasyGreytown

4.7 km↑0 m1–1.5 hr★4.3 rating

Swim spotGood with kidsPram friendly

Wilton Bush Yellow Loop

ModerateWellington

2.4 km↑88 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating

Swim spotShade

Alexandra Park Walk

EasyWellington

1.8 km↑49 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating

Good with kids

Kaitoki /Kiwi Ranch carpark to Smith's Creek

ModerateFeatherston

8.0 km↑324 m2.5–3 hr★4.3 rating

Swim spotShade

Featherston Domain Walk

ModerateFeatherston

1.6 km↑104 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating

Shade

Petone Recreational Ground Loop

EasyLower Hutt

1.0 km↑0 mabout 11 min

Sealed underfootGood with kids

Kilbirnie Park Walk

EasyWellington

0.8 km↑0 mabout 9 min

Good with kids

Aorangi Crossing: Kawakawa Hut to Mangatoetoe Hut

ModerateFeatherston

6.0 km↑290 m2–2.5 hr

Swim spotShade

Aorangi Crossing: Washpool Hut to Pararaki Hut

HardFeatherston

4.2 km↑490 m2.5–3 hr

Swim spotShade

Riversdale Beach Walk

ModerateMasterton

3.1 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr

Swim spot

Riversdale Beach Southern Reserve Loop

ModerateMasterton

3.4 km↑31 m0.5–1 hr

Swim spot

Mitchell Park Walk

EasyLower Hutt

0.6 km↑0 mabout 8 min

Sealed underfootGood with kids

The Pots Reserve Walk

EasyŌtaki

0.6 km↑18 mabout 9 min

Swim spotShade

Tauherenikau Suspension Bridge Track

EasyTauwharenīkau

2.6 km↑7 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating

Swim spotShadeGood with kids

Holdsworth - Kaitoke Track

HardUpper Hutt

37 km↑1244 m12.5–13.5 hr★4.4 rating

Swim spotShade

Mitre Peak Track

HardTararua Forest Park

6.1 km↑656 m3.5–4 hr

Swim spotShade

Dry Creek Loop

ModerateLower Hutt

8.2 km↑342 m3–3.5 hr★4.2 rating

Spicer Forest Loop

ModerateWellington

6.0 km↑244 m2–2.5 hr★4.2 rating

Shade

Fish Ladder Loop

EasyWellington

2.1 km↑68 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating

Swim spotShadeGood with kids

Rātā Street Loop

ModerateLower Hutt

2.9 km↑165 m1–1.5 hr★4.2 rating

ShadeGood with kids

Blue Trail and Circular Walk Loops

ModerateWellington

3.7 km↑174 m1–1.5 hr★4.2 rating

Swim spotShade

Maymorn Loop via Plateau Ridge

ModerateUpper Hutt

5.0 km↑186 m1.5–2 hr★4.2 rating

Shade

Greytown to Woodside Trail

EasyGreytown

9.0 km↑35 m2–2.5 hr★4.2 rating

Good with kidsPram friendly

Waiohine - Cone Saddle Loop

HardCarterton

13 km↑730 m5.5–6 hr★4.2 rating

Swim spotShade

Rata Ridge Circuit

ModerateLower Hutt

13 km↑466 m4.5–5 hr★4.2 rating

ShadeGood with kids

Te Ahumairangi Hill Lookout Loop

ModerateWellington

3.9 km↑171 m1–1.5 hr★4.2 rating

ShadeGood with kids

Hutt Road Shared Path - Wellington to Johnsonville

ModerateWellington

9.5 km↑160 m2–2.5 hr★4.2 rating

Swim spotShadeSealed underfoot

Seton Nossiter Park Waterfall from Mark Avenue

EasyWellington

2.6 km↑52 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating

Swim spotShade

Twin Lakes Walk

ModerateUpper Hutt

8.0 km↑230 m2–2.5 hr★4.1 rating

Swim spotShadeSealed underfoot

Tutuwai Hut to Alpha Hut

HardŌtaki

6.6 km↑1057 m3.5–4 hr

Swim spotShade

Aorangi Crossing: Cape Palliser Road to Washpool Hut

HardMartinborough

9.7 km↑820 m4–4.5 hr★4.1 rating

Shade

Aorangi Crossing: Pararaki Hut to Kawakawa Hut

ModerateMartinborough

4.2 km↑256 m1.5–2 hr★3.8 rating

Swim spotShade

Alex Moore Park Loop

EasyWellington

0.8 km↑7 mabout 12 min★4.1 rating

Good with kids

Haruatai Park Walk

EasyŌtaki

2.1 km↑19 m0.5–1 hr★4.0 rating

Shade

Otari-Wilton to Botanical Gardens

ModerateWellington

6.9 km↑258 m2–2.5 hr★3.9 rating

Swim spotShadeGood with kids

Landsdowne, Deliverance and Salvation Tracks Loop

ModerateWellington

4.0 km↑179 m1–1.5 hr★4.1 rating

Shade

Lawson's Track

EasyWellington

4.2 km↑132 m1–1.5 hr★4.1 rating

Swim spotShadeGood with kids

Pukehuia Park Loop

EasyWellington

0.5 km↑4 mabout 8 min★4.0 rating

Good with kids

Hutt River Trail: Moonshine Bridge to Awakairangi Park Loop

ModerateUpper Hutt

9.7 km↑77 m2–2.5 hr★4.0 rating

Swim spotShadeGood with kids

Thomas Tunnel and Quarry Site Track

ModerateWellington

2.6 km↑162 m1–1.5 hr★4.0 rating

Good with kids

Awatea Lakes Walk

EasyParaparaumu

1.6 km↑0 mabout 19 min★3.7 rating

Swim spotGood with kids

Harcourt Park Loop

EasyUpper Hutt

1.0 km↑7 mabout 12 min★3.5 rating

ShadeGood with kids

Aorangi Crossing: Mangatoetoe Hut to Pararaki Hut

HardAorangi Forest Park

11 km↑629 m4–4.5 hr

Swim spotShade

Wharemauku Stream Track

EasyParaparaumu

4.5 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★3.9 rating

Swim spotGood with kids

Awakairangi Park Loop

EasyUpper Hutt

4.5 km↑11 m1–1.5 hr★4.0 rating

Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids

RW Tate Scenic Reserve Walk

EasyGreytown

0.8 km↑4 mabout 11 min★3.0 rating

ShadeGood with kids

Carter Scenic Reserve Walk to Ruamahanga River

EasyCarterton

2.7 km↑18 m0.5–1 hr★3.9 rating

Swim spotShadeGood with kids

Tawhai Loop

ModerateLower Hutt

7.2 km↑326 m2.5–3 hr★4.0 rating

Shade

Redwood Bush Walk

ModerateWellington

1.9 km↑106 m0.5–1 hr★4.0 rating

Shade

Aorangi Crossing: Mangatoetoe Hut to Road End

ModerateFeatherston

4.0 km↑25 m1–1.5 hr★3.4 rating

Swim spotShade

Viaduct View Loop Walk

ModerateWellington

0.8 km↑61 mabout 20 min★3.1 rating

Tutuwai Hut to Kaitoke Roadend

ModerateUpper Hutt

14 km↑342 m4–4.5 hr★3.8 rating

Swim spotShade

Barr-Brown Bush Reserve Walk

EasyFeatherston

0.6 km↑8 mabout 8 min

Shade

Butterfly Lake Walk

EasyLower Hutt

0.5 km↑0 mabout 5 min★3.5 rating

Swim spotGood with kids

Callender Reserve Hilltop Track

EasyWellington

1.6 km↑54 m0.5–1 hr★3.7 rating

Waitewaewae Hut Track

HardŌtaki

11 km↑635 m★3.6 rating

Swim spot

Pylon Loop Track

ModerateUpper Hutt

5.5 km↑158 m1.5–2 hr★3.8 rating

Shade

Kingsley Loop Track from Horoeka Reserve

ModerateLower Hutt

7.4 km↑221 m2–2.5 hr★3.6 rating

Swim spotShadeGood with kids

Te Whiti Riser to Stokes Valley

ModerateLower Hutt

10.0 km↑492 m3.5–4 hr★3.7 rating

Kaitoke Roadend to Tutuwai Hut

HardUpper Hutt

28 km↑634 m8.5–9 hr★3.4 rating

Swim spotShade

Otaki River Track

EasyŌtaki

7.6 km↑12 m1.5–2 hr★3.7 rating

Swim spotGood with kids

Hutt River Trail - Belmont Domain to Melling Bridge Loop

EasyLower Hutt

6.0 km↑17 m1–1.5 hr★3.5 rating

Swim spotGood with kids

Pinnacles Lookout from Te Kopi

ModerateMartinborough

9.0 km↑355 m3–3.5 hr★2.8 rating

Shade

Alpha Hut to Kime Hut

HardŌtaki

8.0 km↑713 m3.5–4 hr

Alpha Hut to Tutuwai Hut

ModerateUpper Hutt

6.6 km↑233 m3.5–4 hr

Swim spotShade

Mangahao Flats Hut to Arete Hut

ExpertTararua Forest Park

11 km↑1135 m4.5–5 hr

Swim spotShade

Ngā Taonga Nature Walk

EasyWainuiomata

1.2 km↑58 m20m

Catchpool Tawa Grove Walk

EasyWainuiomata

0.5 km↑1 m5m

Pram friendly

Remutaka Rail Trail: Cross Creek to Summit Tunnel

ModerateUpper Hutt

3.3 km↑196 m58m

Fenceline Walk

EasyWaikanae

2.7 km↑147 m47m

Alpha Hut to Aston Junction

Easy

2.6 km↑105 m41m

Atiwhakatu Track

Easy

5.0 km↑97 m1h 9m

Barra Track

Hard

8.0 km↑410 m2h 16m

Field Hut To Kime Hut

Hard

4.8 km↑544 m1h 51m

Gentle Annie To Mountain House

Hard

4.5 km↑444 m1h 37m

Kime Hut To Aston Junction

Hard

4.6 km↑357 m1h 30m

Makaka Creek To Cone Hut

Hard

4.9 km↑484 m1h 47m

Marchant Ridge

Hard

12 km↑413 m3h 3m

Mckerrow Track

Moderate

6.9 km↑186 m1h 41m

Mount Holdsworth To Jumbo Hut

Hard

3.9 km↑388 m1h 26m

Mountain House To Powell Hut

Easy

1.7 km↑6 m21m

Ngatiawa Road End To Kapakapanui Hut

HardWaikanae

4.7 km↑699 m2h 6m

Otaki Forks To Field Hut

Hard

5.0 km↑692 m2h 9m

Parata Track

ModerateWaikanae

1.5 km↑278 m45m

Powell Hut To Mt Holdsworth

Moderate

1.5 km↑230 m41m

Raingauge Spur

Easy

2.1 km↑0 m25m

Road To School Flat Track

Easy

0.3 km↑12 m4m

Roadend To Washpool Hut

Hard

6.6 km↑465 m2h 6m

School Flat Nature Loop Track

Easy

0.2 km↑0 m2m

Smith Creek to Cone Hut Track

Hard

10 km↑244 m2h 28m

Totara Creek Track

Moderate

5.8 km↑88 m1h 18m

Lowry Bay Loop

ModerateLower Hutt

3.0 km↑218 m57 min

Waikanae River Western Loop

EasyWaikanae

2.5 km↑12 m30 min

Peatland Ridge Track

EasyRaumati South

1.6 km↑9 m20 min

Peatland Loop

EasyRaumati South

2.5 km↑13 m31 min

Whareroa Stream Loop

EasyPaekakariki

4.0 km↑19 m50 min

Pharazyn Reserve West Dunes Loop

EasyWaikanae

1.3 km↑5 m15 min

Pharazyn Reserve East Walkway

EasyWaikanae

1.1 km↑4 m14 min

Wi Parata Reserve Loop

EasyWaikanae

0.5 km↑1 m5 min

Russell Reserve Loop

EasyWaikanae

0.5 km↑4 m6 min

Coast35 Shared Path

HardKāpiti Coast

35 km↑89 m7 hr 8 min

Queen Elizabeth Park Coastal Track

EasyPaekākāriki

1.6 km↑20 m20 min

Inland Track, Queen Elizabeth Park

EasyPaekākāriki

1.6 km↑3 m20 min

Yankee Trail

EasyPaekākāriki

2.5 km↑30 m32 min

Chrystalls Bend

EasyŌtaki

2.1 km↑2 m24 min

Ōtaki River Trail

EasyŌtaki

3.7 km↑0 m44 min

Titahi Bay Beach

EasyTitahi Bay

0.9 km↑6 m11 min

Stuart Park Clifftop Track

EasyTitahi Bay

0.9 km↑73 m17 min

Rangituhi Farm Road to the Stock Gate

ModeratePorirua

2.3 km↑267 m53 min

Stebbings Valley Dam Walk

EasyWellington

0.9 km↑17 m11 min

Pukerua Bay Coastal Track

EasyPukerua Bay

0.5 km↑1 m5 min

Zealandia Fenceline Track

HardKarori

8.5 km↑352 m2 hr 17 min

South Ōtaki River Trail

EasyŌtaki

3.0 km↑0 m36 min

Waikanae Park Loop

EasyWaikanae

1.6 km↑19 m20 min

Otaraua Park

EasyOtaihanga

1.8 km↑14 m23 min

Hemi Ridge Trail

HardWaikanae

12 km↑746 m3 hr 35 min

Arcus Loop Track

EasyŌtaki

3.0 km↑100 m46 min

Perhams Road

ModerateParaparaumu

5.5 km↑275 mabout 1 hr 33

Mount Matthews Track

ExpertWainuiomata

12 km↑1081 m4 hr 10 min

Waikanae River Eastern Loop

EasyWaikanae

3.5 km↑27 m44 min

Waikanae River Middle Loop

ModerateWaikanae

5.0 km↑18 m1 hr 2 min

Catchpool Loop

EasyWainuiomata

1.6 km↑66 m26 min

Greytown Lions Nature Trail

EasyGreytown

1.5 km↑5 m18 min

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