On-leadModerate
Korokoro Dam Loop
Lower Hutt · Wellington · Loop
↑ 120 m gain↓ 117 m descenthigh 203 msteepest 22 %
DISTANCE2.7 km
ASCENT120 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST22 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 387
DOG EFFORT2.9 /5 paws
PARKING40 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.
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 Korokoro Dam Loop
Korokoro Dam Loop covers 2.7 km, near Lower Hutt in Wellington, walked as a loop.
Expect moderate going, with around 120 m of climb, pitching up to 22 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, river frontage, and waterfalls. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 387 reviews.