On-leadHard
Hawkins Hill via Tip Track
Wellington · Out & Back
↑ 454 m gain↓ 452 m descenthigh 482 msteepest 25 %
DISTANCE8.2 km
ASCENT454 m
DURATION3–3.5 hr
STEEPEST25 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 69
DOG EFFORT3.7 /5 paws
PARKING230 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.
Open track, carry water for the dogA popular track, busy on weekends
About Hawkins Hill via Tip Track
This long track follows 8.2 km as an out-and-back, in Wellington.
It sits at the hard end and gains roughly 454 m, pitching up to 25 % at its steepest, and takes about 3–3.5 hr to walk.
Along the way there are big views, wildflowers, and wildlife. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 69 reviews.