On-leadModerate
Mangaone Walkway
Waikanae · Wellington · Point to Point
↑ 166 m gain↓ 185 m descenthigh 266 msteepest 14 %
DISTANCE7.4 km
ASCENT166 m
DURATION2–2.5 hr
STEEPEST14 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 53
DOG EFFORT2.7 /5 paws
PARKING10 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.
River swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dog
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 Mangaone Walkway
Mangaone Walkway is a point-to-point of 7.4 km, near Waikanae in Wellington.
It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 166 m, pitching up to 14 % at its steepest, and takes about 2–2.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in river frontage and an old rail formation. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 53 reviews.