On-leadModerate
Butterfly Creek Picnic Area Walk
Lower Hutt · Wellington · Out & Back
↑ 232 m gain↓ 232 m descenthigh 148 msteepest 25 %
DISTANCE4.2 km
ASCENT232 m
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST25 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 73
DOG EFFORT3.3 /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.
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 Butterfly Creek Picnic Area Walk
Butterfly Creek Picnic Area Walk is an out-and-back of 4.2 km, near Lower Hutt in Wellington.
Expect moderate going, with around 232 m of climb, pitching up to 25 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 73 reviews.