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Dogs allowedEasy

Ara Tawa Trail

Wellington · Point to Point

1234567.9 km46 m
↑ 4 m gain↓ 46 m descenthigh 46 msteepest 5 %
DISTANCE7.9 km
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST5 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · WALKERS 4.5 · 19
DOG EFFORT2.0 /5 paws
PARKING40 m away

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The route

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.

River swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kids
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.

About Ara Tawa Trail

Ara Tawa Trail is a point-to-point of 7.9 km, in Wellington.

Graded easy, it stays flat overall, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.

The track takes in river frontage and town-edge walking. 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 4.5 / 5 across 19 reviews.

Stay nearby

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 Ara Tawa Trail?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Ara Tawa Trail 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 Ara Tawa Trail?

Ara Tawa Trail is 7.9 km with barely any climb and takes about 1.5–2 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Ara Tawa Trail?

Yes, the track has river access where a dog can cool off. In warm months check the LAWA water quality map for toxic algae warnings first.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Ara Tawa Trail?

Yes. The closest is Catchpool Valley Campsite, about 20 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

Walks nearby

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

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ModerateWellington
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Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.

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