On-leadModerate
Barry Hadfield Nikau Reserve Walk
Waikanae · Wellington · Out & Back
↑ 145 m gain↓ 142 m descenthigh 165 msteepest 36 %
DISTANCE1.4 km
ASCENT145 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST36 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 31
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 Walk
Barry Hadfield Nikau Reserve Walk is an out-and-back of 1.4 km, near Waikanae in Wellington.
It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 145 m, pitching up to 36 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
The track takes in native forest and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 31 reviews.