On-leadModerate
Kaitawa Road Track
Lower Hutt · Wellington · Out & Back
↑ 263 m gain↓ 263 m descenthigh 315 msteepest 30 %
DISTANCE2.9 km
ASCENT263 m
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST30 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 6
DOG EFFORT4.0 /5 paws
PARKING500 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 Kaitawa Road Track
Kaitawa Road Track covers 2.9 km, near Lower Hutt in Wellington, walked as an out-and-back.
It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 263 m, pitching up to 30 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.
The track takes in native forest and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 6 reviews.