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Butterfly Lake Walk

Lower Hutt · Wellington · Loop

↑ 0 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 12 msteepest 1 %
DISTANCE0.5 km
DURATIONabout 5 min
STEEPEST1 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · WALKERS 3.5 · 8
DOG EFFORT1.1 /5 paws
PARKING40 m away

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Good to know

Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy, read the signs at the gate, and give ground-nesting birds and stock their room.

Lake swimOpen track, carry water for the dogGood with kids
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 Lake Walk

Butterfly Lake Walk is a loop of 0.5 km, near Lower Hutt in Wellington.

It sits at the easy end and barely climbs, and takes about 5 min to walk.

Walkers come for lakeside stretches and big views. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy and read the signs at the gate. Walkers rate it 3.5 / 5 across 8 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly places to sleep within 25 km of the trailhead, each one with the distance shown. Sort out the stay, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Butterfly Lake Walk?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Butterfly Lake Walk by name, so this one rests on the licensed walk data and the district-wide rule rather than a rule-setter's own words. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but that is not the same as a rule saying yes, so keep the lead handy and let the signs at the gate decide.

How long is Butterfly Lake Walk?

Butterfly Lake Walk is 0.5 km with barely any climb and takes about 5 min.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Butterfly Lake Walk?

Yes, the track has lake access where a dog can cool off. In warm months check the LAWA water quality map for toxic algae warnings first.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Butterfly Lake Walk?

Yes. The closest is Catchpool Valley Campsite, about 18 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

Walks nearby

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

EasyLower Hutt
0.6 km↑0 mabout 8 min
Sealed underfootGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyLower Hutt
3.5 km↑6 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.

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Swim spotShadeSealed underfoot
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.

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