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Dogs allowedModerate

Chartwell Drive Loop

Wellington · Loop

0.511.522.53.1 km235 m
↑ 142 m gain↓ 144 m descenthigh 235 msteepest 18 %
DISTANCE3.1 km
ASCENT142 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST18 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · WALKERS 4.3 · 27
DOG EFFORT2.8 /5 paws
PARKING290 m away

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The route

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.

Forest shadeStile on route

About Chartwell Drive Loop

In Wellington, Chartwell Drive Loop runs 3.1 km as a loop.

Graded moderate, it climbs about 142 m overall, pitching up to 18 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.

Along the way there are native forest, big views, and wildflowers. 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 4.3 / 5 across 27 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 Chartwell Drive Loop?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Chartwell Drive Loop 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 Chartwell Drive Loop?

Chartwell Drive Loop is 3.1 km with roughly 142 m of climb and takes about 1–1.5 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Chartwell Drive Loop?

Yes. The closest is Catchpool Valley Campsite, about 17 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

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