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Mitre Peak from Mitre Flat Hut
Otaki · Wellington · Out & Back
↑ 1185 m gain↓ 1184 m descenthigh 1552 msteepest 42 %
DISTANCE11.7 km
ASCENT1,185 m
DURATION6.5–7 hr
STEEPEST42 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 15
DOG EFFORT5.0 /5 paws
Nearest emergency vetMassey University Pet Emergency Centre (Te Pokapu Ohotata), Palmerston North
0800 738 363
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.
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 Mitre Peak from Mitre Flat Hut
Near Otaki in Wellington, Mitre Peak from Mitre Flat Hut runs 11.7 km as an out-and-back.
Expect expert going, with around 1,185 m of climb, pitching up to 42 % at its steepest, and takes about 6.5–7 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, river frontage, big views, and wildflowers. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 15 reviews.