-41.28784, 174.77943
Dogs allowedModerate

Hutt Road Shared Path - Wellington to Johnsonville

Wellington · Point to Point

24689.5 km147 m
↑ 160 m gain↓ 22 m descenthigh 147 msteepest 14 %
DISTANCE9.5 km
ASCENT160 m
DURATION2–2.5 hr
STEEPEST14 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · WALKERS 4.2 · 18
DOG EFFORT2.8 /5 paws
PARKING200 m away

This walk comes from licensed public walk data and is being progressively confirmed against the authorities. Signs on the day always win. Evidence: inferred from the licensed data only. Walked it and read the sign? Send us the rule and this line retires. How we check dog rules.

Nearest emergency vetWellington After Hours Veterinary Clinic, Wellington~5 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
04 473 7545
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 swimLake swimRiver swim spotsForest shadePaw-friendly sealed surface
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.

About Hutt Road Shared Path - Wellington to Johnsonville

Hutt Road Shared Path - Wellington to Johnsonville covers 9.5 km, in Wellington, walked as a point-to-point.

Graded moderate, it climbs about 160 m overall, pitching up to 14 % at its steepest, and takes about 2–2.5 hr to walk.

Along the way there are beach walking, native forest, lakeside stretches, and river frontage. 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 4.2 / 5 across 18 reviews.

Stay nearby

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 Hutt Road Shared Path - Wellington to Johnsonville?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Hutt Road Shared Path - Wellington to Johnsonville 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 Hutt Road Shared Path - Wellington to Johnsonville?

Hutt Road Shared Path - Wellington to Johnsonville is 9.5 km with roughly 160 m of climb and takes about 2–2.5 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Hutt Road Shared Path - Wellington to Johnsonville?

Yes, the track has beach, lake and river 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 Hutt Road Shared Path - Wellington to Johnsonville?

Yes. The closest is Catchpool Valley Campsite, about 14 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

From the pack

Walked and logged 1 time by the pack.

Walks nearby

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

EasyWellington
3.9 km↑8 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kidsPram friendly
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWellington
5.0 km↑210 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
14 km↑490 m4.5–5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeSealed underfoot
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.

More in Wellington

ModerateWellington
3.4 km↑67 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
ShadeSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.

See every dog-friendly track in Wellington →

Log this walk+91 XP

Save and Been here stay on this device, no account needed, and show up on your walks. Logging on the live map plants Banks’ paw on the trailhead; prove the walk with a photo of your dog and it scores on the leaderboard.

Log it with your dog and keep the record

Join the pack: log walks, earn XP, get your dog drawn, and help keep every dog rule in New Zealand honest.

Join the pack