On-leadModerate
Butterfly Creek Track
Lower Hutt · Wellington · Out & Back
↑ 522 m gain↓ 522 m descenthigh 215 msteepest 29 %
DISTANCE10.8 km
ASCENT522 m
DURATION4–4.5 hr
STEEPEST29 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 179
DOG EFFORT4.1 /5 paws
PARKING370 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 shadeA popular track, busy on weekends
About Butterfly Creek Track
Butterfly Creek Track is an out-and-back of 10.8 km, near Lower Hutt in Wellington.
Expect moderate going, with around 522 m of climb, pitching up to 29 % at its steepest, and takes about 4–4.5 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 179 reviews.