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On-leadEasy

Harcourt Park Loop

Upper Hutt · Wellington · Loop

↑ 7 m gain↓ 10 m descenthigh 96 msteepest 5 %
DISTANCE1.0 km
ASCENT7 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST5 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 3.5 · 5
DOG EFFORT1.4 /5 paws
PARKING30 m away
Nearest emergency vetWellington After Hours Veterinary Clinic, Wellington~35 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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 shadeGood with kids

About Harcourt Park Loop

This short track follows 1.0 km as a loop, near Upper Hutt in Wellington.

Graded easy, it climbs about 7 m overall, pitching up to 5 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Walkers come for native forest and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 3.5 / 5 across 5 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly DOC campsites close to the trailhead, sort out the sleep, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Harcourt Park Loop?

Dogs are welcome on Harcourt Park Loop on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Harcourt Park Loop?

Harcourt Park Loop is 1.0 km with roughly 7 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Harcourt Park Loop?

Yes. The closest is Bucks Road Campsite, about 22 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

Hikes nearby

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

EasyUpper Hutt
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Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyUpper Hutt
4.5 km↑11 m1–1.5 hr★4.0 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateUpper Hutt
2.1 km↑103 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.

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EasyPorirua
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Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.

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