On-leadModerate
Big Bend Track
Wainuiomata · Wellington · Out & Back
↑ 203 m gain↓ 203 m descenthigh 180 msteepest 22 %
DISTANCE6.9 km
ASCENT203 m
DURATION2–2.5 hr
STEEPEST22 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.8 · 4
DOG EFFORT3.1 /5 paws
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.
River 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.
About Big Bend Track
Big Bend Track covers 6.9 km, near Wainuiomata in Wellington, walked as an out-and-back.
Expect moderate going, with around 203 m of climb, pitching up to 22 % at its steepest, and takes about 2–2.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in native forest and river frontage. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.8 / 5 across 4 reviews.