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On-leadEasy

Carter Track

Wellington

↑ 13 m gain↓ 11 m descenthigh 68 msteepest 10 %
DISTANCE1.1 km
ASCENT13 m
DURATION14m
STEEPEST10 %
Nearest emergency vetWellington After Hours Veterinary Clinic, Wellington~80 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet track

About Carter Track

In Wellington, Carter Track runs 1.1 km as a track.

Expect easy going, with around 13 m of climb, pitching up to 10 % at its steepest, and takes about 14m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Carter Track?

Dogs are welcome on Carter Track on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Carter Track?

Carter Track is 1.1 km with roughly 13 m of climb and takes about 14m.

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