Runs along Te Ara Paparārangi, which is the longer route the map draws through here. This is its own walk, with its own trailhead and its own page.
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Dogs allowedModerate

Gilberd Bush from Fernhaven Grove Entrance

Wellington · Out & Back

0.511.522.6 km210 m
↑ 96 m gain↓ 96 m descenthigh 210 msteepest 19 %
DISTANCE2.7 km
ASCENT96 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST19 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · WALKERS 4.5 · 24
DOG EFFORT2.6 /5 paws

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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.

WaterfallForest shade

About Gilberd Bush from Fernhaven Grove Entrance

Gilberd Bush from Fernhaven Grove Entrance covers 2.7 km, in Wellington, walked as an out-and-back.

It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 96 m, pitching up to 19 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.

Along the way there are native forest, big views, and waterfalls. 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 4.5 / 5 across 24 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 Gilberd Bush from Fernhaven Grove Entrance?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Gilberd Bush from Fernhaven Grove Entrance 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 Gilberd Bush from Fernhaven Grove Entrance?

Gilberd Bush from Fernhaven Grove Entrance is 2.7 km with roughly 96 m of climb and takes about 1–1.5 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Gilberd Bush from Fernhaven Grove Entrance?

Yes, the track has waterfall 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 Gilberd Bush from Fernhaven Grove Entrance?

Yes. The closest is Catchpool Valley Campsite, about 16 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

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