On-leadHard
Main Ridge Track from Bus Barn to Lowry Bay
Lower Hutt · Wellington · Loop
↑ 591 m gain↓ 597 m descenthigh 377 msteepest 27 %
DISTANCE22.2 km
ASCENT591 m
DURATION6.5–7 hr
STEEPEST27 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 34
DOG EFFORT4.5 /5 paws
PARKING360 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.
Forest shadePaw-friendly sealed surface
A multi-day expedition, not an afternoon walk. Plan for huts, weather and full backcountry gear.
About Main Ridge Track from Bus Barn to Lowry Bay
This full-day track follows 22.2 km as a loop, near Lower Hutt in Wellington.
It sits at the hard end and gains roughly 591 m, pitching up to 27 % at its steepest, and takes about 6.5–7 hr to walk.
The track takes in native forest and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 34 reviews.