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Avalon Park - Dry Creek - Avalon Park

Lower Hutt · Wellington · Out & Back

5101523.2 km291 m
↑ 343 m gain↓ 343 m descenthigh 291 msteepest 22 %
DISTANCE23.3 km
ASCENT343 m
DURATION6–6.5 hr
STEEPEST22 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · WALKERS 4.5 · 9
DOG EFFORT4.1 /5 paws
PARKING40 m away

This walk comes from licensed public walk data and is being progressively confirmed against the authorities. Signs on the day always win. Evidence: inferred from the licensed data only. Walked it and read the sign? Send us the rule and this line retires. How we check dog rules.

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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.

Lake swimRiver swim spotsForest shade
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.
A multi-day expedition, not an afternoon walk. Plan for huts, weather and full backcountry gear.

About Avalon Park - Dry Creek - Avalon Park

Avalon Park - Dry Creek - Avalon Park covers 23.3 km, near Lower Hutt in Wellington, walked as an out-and-back.

Expect hard going, with around 343 m of climb, pitching up to 22 % at its steepest, and takes about 6–6.5 hr to walk.

Along the way there are native forest, lakeside stretches, river frontage, 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 4.5 / 5 across 9 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 Avalon Park - Dry Creek - Avalon Park?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Avalon Park - Dry Creek - Avalon Park 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 Avalon Park - Dry Creek - Avalon Park?

Avalon Park - Dry Creek - Avalon Park is 23.3 km with roughly 343 m of climb and takes about 6–6.5 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Avalon Park - Dry Creek - Avalon Park?

Yes, the track has lake and 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 Avalon Park - Dry Creek - Avalon Park?

Yes. The closest is Catchpool Valley Campsite, about 18 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

Shorter walks along this track

Separate walks, each signposted in its own right, that run inside this route.

Walks nearby

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