On-leadHard
Kaitoke Roadend to Tutuwai Hut
Upper Hutt · Wellington · Out & Back
↑ 634 m gain↓ 634 m descenthigh 461 msteepest 22 %
DISTANCE27.8 km
ASCENT634 m
DURATION8.5–9 hr
STEEPEST22 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 3.4 · 13
DOG EFFORT4.3 /5 paws
PARKING10 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.
River swim spotsForest shade
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 Kaitoke Roadend to Tutuwai Hut
Near Upper Hutt in Wellington, Kaitoke Roadend to Tutuwai Hut runs 27.8 km as an out-and-back.
Graded hard, it climbs about 634 m overall, pitching up to 22 % at its steepest, and takes about 8.5–9 hr to walk.
Walkers come for native forest, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 3.4 / 5 across 13 reviews.