On-leadHard
Holdsworth - Kaitoke Track
Upper Hutt · Wellington · Point to Point
↑ 1244 m gain↓ 1305 m descenthigh 757 msteepest 42 %
DISTANCE36.9 km
ASCENT1,244 m
DURATION12.5–13.5 hr
STEEPEST42 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 3
DOG EFFORT5.0 /5 paws
PARKING70 m away
Nearest emergency vetMassey University Pet Emergency Centre (Te Pokapu Ohotata), Palmerston North
0800 738 363
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.
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.
A multi-day expedition, not an afternoon walk. Plan for huts, weather and full backcountry gear.
About Holdsworth - Kaitoke Track
Holdsworth - Kaitoke Track is a point-to-point of 36.9 km, near Upper Hutt in Wellington.
It sits at the hard end and gains roughly 1,244 m, pitching up to 42 % at its steepest, and takes about 12.5–13.5 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 3 reviews.