On-leadModerate
Hutt River Trail
Lower Hutt · Wellington · Point to Point
↑ 97 m gain↓ 7 m descenthigh 94 msteepest 3 %
DISTANCE30.1 km
ASCENT97 m
DURATION6.5–7 hr
STEEPEST3 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 32
DOG EFFORT3.2 /5 paws
PARKING60 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.
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 Hutt River Trail
Hutt River Trail covers 30.1 km, near Lower Hutt in Wellington, walked as a point-to-point.
Expect moderate going, with around 97 m of climb, pitching up to 3 % at its steepest, and takes about 6.5–7 hr to walk.
Walkers come for river frontage and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 32 reviews.