On-leadModerate
Barry Hadfield Nikau Reserve Lookout
Waikanae · Wellington · Out & Back
↑ 119 m gain↓ 116 m descenthigh 137 msteepest 38 %
DISTANCE1.1 km
ASCENT119 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST38 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 25
DOG EFFORT4.1 /5 paws
PARKING10 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.
Forest shade
About Barry Hadfield Nikau Reserve Lookout
Near Waikanae in Wellington, Barry Hadfield Nikau Reserve Lookout runs 1.1 km as an out-and-back.
Graded moderate, it climbs about 119 m overall, pitching up to 38 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 25 reviews.