Butcher Track
Wainuiomata · Wellington · Out & Back
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 Track
Near Wainuiomata in Wellington, Butcher Track runs 5.0 km as an out-and-back.
Expect hard going, with around 380 m of climb, pitching up to 28 % at its steepest, and takes about 2–2.5 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are allowed here, on the lead. Walkers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 20 reviews.
