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On-leadModerate

Mckerrow Track

Wellington

123456.9 km696 m
↑ 186 m gain↓ 557 m descenthigh 696 msteepest 50 %
DISTANCE6.9 km
ASCENT186 m
DURATION1h 41m
STEEPEST50 %
Nearest emergency vetWellington After Hours Veterinary Clinic, Wellington~20 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet track

About Mckerrow Track

This long track follows 6.9 km as a track, in Wellington.

Expect moderate going, with around 186 m of climb, pitching up to 50 % at its steepest, and takes about 1h 41m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Mckerrow Track?

Dogs are welcome on Mckerrow Track on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Mckerrow Track?

Mckerrow Track is 6.9 km with roughly 186 m of climb and takes about 1h 41m.

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