On-leadEasy
Kaitoke Swingbridge Track
Upper Hutt · Wellington · Out & Back
↑ 42 m gain↓ 40 m descenthigh 212 msteepest 14 %
DISTANCE1.8 km
ASCENT42 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST14 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 27
DOG EFFORT2.1 /5 paws
PARKING20 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.
About Kaitoke Swingbridge Track
Near Upper Hutt in Wellington, Kaitoke Swingbridge Track runs 1.8 km as an out-and-back.
Graded easy, it climbs about 42 m overall, pitching up to 14 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
The track takes in native forest, river frontage, big views, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 27 reviews.