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Makara MTB: Koru, Sally Alley, Upswing, Lazy Fern

Wellington · Loop

246810.6 km399 m
↑ 284 m gain↓ 282 m descenthigh 399 msteepest 18 %
DISTANCE10.8 km
ASCENT284 m
DURATION3.5–4 hr
STEEPEST18 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · WALKERS 4.6 · 55
DOG EFFORT3.2 /5 paws
PARKING20 m away

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The route

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.

Forest shadeSwing bridge on route

About Makara MTB: Koru, Sally Alley, Upswing, Lazy Fern

This long track follows 10.8 km as a loop, in Wellington.

Expect moderate going, with around 284 m of climb, pitching up to 18 % at its steepest, and takes about 3.5–4 hr to walk.

Along the way there are native forest and big views. 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 55 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly places to sleep within 25 km of the trailhead, each one with the distance shown. Sort out the stay, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Makara MTB: Koru, Sally Alley, Upswing, Lazy Fern?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Makara MTB: Koru, Sally Alley, Upswing, Lazy Fern 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 Makara MTB: Koru, Sally Alley, Upswing, Lazy Fern?

Makara MTB: Koru, Sally Alley, Upswing, Lazy Fern is 10.8 km with roughly 284 m of climb and takes about 3.5–4 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Makara MTB: Koru, Sally Alley, Upswing, Lazy Fern?

Yes. The closest is Catchpool Valley Campsite, about 18 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

From the pack

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On a curated trip

This track is one leg of a longer dog-friendly route.

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