On-leadModerate
Johnston's Hill Walk
Wellington · Out & Back
↑ 117 m gain↓ 117 m descenthigh 348 msteepest 22 %
DISTANCE1.4 km
ASCENT117 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST22 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 61
DOG EFFORT3.4 /5 paws
PARKING40 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.
Forest shade
About Johnston's Hill Walk
This short track follows 1.4 km as an out-and-back, in Wellington.
It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 117 m, pitching up to 22 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 61 reviews.