On-leadHard
Kakakapanui Hut Track
Waikanae · Wellington · Out & Back
↑ 769 m gain↓ 771 m descenthigh 850 msteepest 49 %
DISTANCE10.1 km
ASCENT769 m
DURATION5–5.5 hr
STEEPEST49 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 15
DOG EFFORT4.7 /5 paws
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 Kakakapanui Hut Track
Near Waikanae in Wellington, Kakakapanui Hut Track runs 10.1 km as an out-and-back.
It sits at the hard end and gains roughly 769 m, pitching up to 49 % at its steepest, and takes about 5–5.5 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 15 reviews.