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Dogs allowedModerate

Hawkins Hill Road to Red Rocks via Te Kopahou Summit

Wellington · Point to Point

246811.7 km486 m
↑ 273 m gain↓ 634 m descenthigh 486 msteepest 42 %
DISTANCE11.9 km
ASCENT273 m
STEEPEST42 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · WALKERS 4.3 · 19
DOG EFFORT4.0 /5 paws
PARKING70 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 surfaceCattle grid on routeStile on route

About Hawkins Hill Road to Red Rocks via Te Kopahou Summit

This long track follows 11.9 km as a point-to-point, in Wellington.

Expect moderate going, with around 273 m of climb, pitching up to 42 % at its steepest.

Walkers come for beach walking, native forest, big views, and historic sites. 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 4.3 / 5 across 19 reviews.

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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 Hawkins Hill Road to Red Rocks via Te Kopahou Summit?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Hawkins Hill Road to Red Rocks via Te Kopahou Summit 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 Hawkins Hill Road to Red Rocks via Te Kopahou Summit?

Hawkins Hill Road to Red Rocks via Te Kopahou Summit is 11.9 km with roughly 273 m of climb.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Hawkins Hill Road to Red Rocks via Te Kopahou Summit?

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 Hawkins Hill Road to Red Rocks via Te Kopahou Summit?

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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