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Dogs allowedModerate

City to Sea Walkway

Wellington · Point to Point

24681014.2 km178 m
↑ 490 m gain↓ 507 m descenthigh 178 msteepest 18 %
DISTANCE14.3 km
ASCENT490 m
DURATION4.5–5 hr
STEEPEST18 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · WALKERS 4.6 · 254
DOG EFFORT3.7 /5 paws
PARKING100 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.

Beach swimForest shadePaw-friendly sealed surfaceA popular track, busy on weekendsKissing gate on route

About City to Sea Walkway

This big track follows 14.3 km as a point-to-point, in Wellington.

It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 490 m, pitching up to 18 % at its steepest, and takes about 4.5–5 hr to walk.

Walkers come for beach walking, 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 4.6 / 5 across 254 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 City to Sea Walkway?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for City to Sea Walkway 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 City to Sea Walkway?

City to Sea Walkway is 14.3 km with roughly 490 m of climb and takes about 4.5–5 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on City to Sea Walkway?

Yes, the track has beach 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 City to Sea Walkway?

Yes. The closest is Catchpool Valley Campsite, about 15 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

Shorter walks along this track

Separate walks, each signposted in its own right, that run inside this route.

Walks nearby

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

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