On-leadModerate
Ferry Road Track
Lower Hutt · Wellington · Out & Back
↑ 252 m gain↓ 252 m descenthigh 323 msteepest 35 %
DISTANCE3.2 km
ASCENT252 m
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST35 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 5.0 · 6
DOG EFFORT4.0 /5 paws
PARKING280 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.
Forest shade
About Ferry Road Track
Near Lower Hutt in Wellington, Ferry Road Track runs 3.2 km as an out-and-back.
It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 252 m, pitching up to 35 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 5.0 / 5 across 6 reviews.