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On-leadModerate

Ataturk Memorial and Breaker Bay via Eastern Walkway

Wellington · Out & Back

1234567.1 km106 m
↑ 266 m gain↓ 264 m descenthigh 106 msteepest 27 %
DISTANCE7.1 km
ASCENT266 m
DURATION2–2.5 hr
STEEPEST27 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 115
DOG EFFORT3.4 /5 paws
PARKING10 m away
Nearest emergency vetWellington After Hours Veterinary Clinic, Wellington~10 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
04 473 7545
The route

Good to know

On the lead here. Keep it to two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds, as on most NZ tracks.

Beach swimForest shadeA popular track, busy on weekends

About Ataturk Memorial and Breaker Bay via Eastern Walkway

Ataturk Memorial and Breaker Bay via Eastern Walkway covers 7.1 km, in Wellington, walked as an out-and-back.

It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 266 m, pitching up to 27 % at its steepest, and takes about 2–2.5 hr to walk.

Along the way there are beach walking, native forest, big views, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 115 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly DOC campsites close to the trailhead, sort out the sleep, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Ataturk Memorial and Breaker Bay via Eastern Walkway?

Dogs are welcome on Ataturk Memorial and Breaker Bay via Eastern Walkway on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Ataturk Memorial and Breaker Bay via Eastern Walkway?

Ataturk Memorial and Breaker Bay via Eastern Walkway is 7.1 km with roughly 266 m of climb and takes about 2–2.5 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Ataturk Memorial and Breaker Bay via Eastern Walkway?

Yes, the track has beach 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 Ataturk Memorial and Breaker Bay via Eastern Walkway?

Yes. The closest is Catchpool Valley Campsite, about 9 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

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