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On-leadModerate

Kohekohe Walk

Waikanae · Wellington · Loop

0.511.51.8 km150 m
↑ 91 m gain↓ 94 m descenthigh 150 msteepest 27 %
DISTANCE1.8 km
ASCENT91 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST27 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 23
DOG EFFORT3.1 /5 paws
PARKING520 m away
Nearest emergency vetWellington After Hours Veterinary Clinic, Wellington~55 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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 shadeGood with kids

About Kohekohe Walk

Near Waikanae in Wellington, Kohekohe Walk runs 1.8 km as a loop.

It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 91 m, pitching up to 27 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

The track takes in native forest. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 23 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly DOC campsites close to the trailhead, sort out the sleep, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Kohekohe Walk?

Dogs are welcome on Kohekohe Walk on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Kohekohe Walk?

Kohekohe Walk is 1.8 km with roughly 91 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Kohekohe Walk?

Yes. The closest is Ōtaki Forks Campsite, about 12 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

Hikes nearby

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