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Barr-Brown Bush Reserve Walk

Featherston · Wellington · Loop

↑ 8 m gain↓ 8 m descenthigh 80 msteepest 5 %
DISTANCE0.6 km
ASCENT8 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST5 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 2.0 · 2
DOG EFFORT1.5 /5 paws
Nearest emergency vetWellington After Hours Veterinary Clinic, Wellington~55 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.

Forest shadeUsually a quiet track

About Barr-Brown Bush Reserve Walk

Barr-Brown Bush Reserve Walk covers 0.6 km, near Featherston in Wellington, walked as a loop.

Expect easy going, with around 8 m of climb, pitching up to 5 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

The track takes in native forest. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 2.0 / 5 across 2 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 Barr-Brown Bush Reserve Walk?

Dogs are welcome on Barr-Brown Bush Reserve Walk on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Barr-Brown Bush Reserve Walk?

Barr-Brown Bush Reserve Walk is 0.6 km with roughly 8 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Barr-Brown Bush Reserve Walk?

Yes. The closest is Bucks Road Campsite, about 5 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

Hikes nearby

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