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Dogs allowedModerate

Lighthouse Walk and Deliverance Cove Track Loop

Tinui · Wellington · Loop

12345.3 km87 m
↑ 144 m gain↓ 142 m descenthigh 87 msteepest 31 %
DISTANCE5.5 km
ASCENT144 m
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST31 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · WALKERS 4.6 · 229
DOG EFFORT3.2 /5 paws
PARKING100 m away

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Good to know

Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy, read the signs at the gate, and give ground-nesting birds and stock their room.

Beach swimOpen track, carry water for the dogA popular track, busy on weekends

About Lighthouse Walk and Deliverance Cove Track Loop

Lighthouse Walk and Deliverance Cove Track Loop is a loop of 5.5 km, near Tinui in Wellington.

Expect moderate going, with around 144 m of climb, pitching up to 31 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.

Walkers come for beach walking, big views, wildlife, and historic sites. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy and read the signs at the gate. Walkers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 229 reviews.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Lighthouse Walk and Deliverance Cove Track Loop?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Lighthouse Walk and Deliverance Cove Track Loop by name, so this one rests on the licensed walk data and the district-wide rule rather than a rule-setter's own words. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but that is not the same as a rule saying yes, so keep the lead handy and let the signs at the gate decide.

How long is Lighthouse Walk and Deliverance Cove Track Loop?

Lighthouse Walk and Deliverance Cove Track Loop is 5.5 km with roughly 144 m of climb and takes about 1.5–2 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Lighthouse Walk and Deliverance Cove Track Loop?

Yes, the track has beach access where a dog can cool off. In warm months check the LAWA water quality map for toxic algae warnings first.

From the pack

Walked and logged 2 times by the pack, 2 proven with a photo. first proven by Inge & Pip.

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