On-leadHard
Avalon Park - Dry Creek - Avalon Park
Lower Hutt · Wellington · Out & Back
↑ 343 m gain↓ 343 m descenthigh 291 msteepest 22 %
DISTANCE23.3 km
ASCENT343 m
DURATION6–6.5 hr
STEEPEST22 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 9
DOG EFFORT4.1 /5 paws
PARKING40 m away
Nearest emergency vetWellington After Hours Veterinary Clinic, Wellington
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.
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. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 9 reviews.