Butcher, Cattle Ridge, and Orongorongo Track Loop
Wellington · Loop
This walk comes from licensed public walk data and is being progressively confirmed against the authorities. Signs on the day always win. DOC’s own wording: “DOC names this track in its own list of Remutaka Forest Park routes where dogs must be kept on a lead at all times: "McKerrow Track, Clay Ridge Track, Butcher Track, Cattle Ridge Track, Ōrongorongo Track in their entirety." The rule protects North Island brown kiwi released into the Turere Stream catchment, so there is no stretch of these tracks where the lead comes off”. Evidence: the rule-setter’s own published wording. How we check dog rules.
Good to know
Dogs are allowed here. Keep them on the lead, watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.
About Butcher, Cattle Ridge, and Orongorongo Track Loop
In Wellington, Butcher, Cattle Ridge, and Orongorongo Track Loop runs 11.1 km as a loop.
Expect moderate going, with around 475 m of climb, pitching up to 27 % at its steepest, and takes about 3.5–4 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, river frontage, big views, and wildflowers. Dogs are allowed here, on the lead. Walkers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 192 reviews.
