On-leadModerate
Eastern Walkway
Wellington · Loop
↑ 128 m gain↓ 130 m descenthigh 106 msteepest 24 %
DISTANCE5.3 km
ASCENT128 m
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST24 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 262
DOG EFFORT2.9 /5 paws
PARKING10 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.
About Eastern Walkway
This long track follows 5.3 km as a loop, in Wellington.
Expect moderate going, with around 128 m of climb, pitching up to 24 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.
Walkers come for beach walking, big views, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 262 reviews.