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Aorangi Crossing: Cape Palliser Road to Washpool Hut

Martinborough · Wellington · Point to Point

24689.4 km702 m
↑ 820 m gain↓ 595 m descenthigh 702 msteepest 68 %
DISTANCE9.7 km
ASCENT820 m
DURATION4–4.5 hr
STEEPEST68 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · WALKERS 4.1 · 8
DOG EFFORT4.8 /5 paws
PARKING40 m away

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Good to know

Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy, read the signs at the gate, and give ground-nesting birds and stock their room.

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About Aorangi Crossing: Cape Palliser Road to Washpool Hut

Near Martinborough in Wellington, Aorangi Crossing: Cape Palliser Road to Washpool Hut runs 9.7 km as a point-to-point.

Graded hard, it climbs about 820 m overall, pitching up to 68 % at its steepest, and takes about 4–4.5 hr to walk.

Walkers come for native forest and big views. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy and read the signs at the gate. Walkers rate it 4.1 / 5 across 8 reviews.

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Dog-friendly places to sleep within 25 km of the trailhead, each one with the distance shown. Sort out the stay, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Aorangi Crossing: Cape Palliser Road to Washpool Hut?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Aorangi Crossing: Cape Palliser Road to Washpool Hut by name, so this one rests on the licensed walk data and the district-wide rule rather than a rule-setter's own words. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but that is not the same as a rule saying yes, so keep the lead handy and let the signs at the gate decide.

How long is Aorangi Crossing: Cape Palliser Road to Washpool Hut?

Aorangi Crossing: Cape Palliser Road to Washpool Hut is 9.7 km with roughly 820 m of climb and takes about 4–4.5 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Aorangi Crossing: Cape Palliser Road to Washpool Hut?

Yes. The closest is Putangirua Pinnacles Campsite, about 0 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

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