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Dogs allowedHard

Mount Climie Track

Upper Hutt · Wellington · Out & Back

246811.7 km853 m
↑ 690 m gain↓ 690 m descenthigh 853 msteepest 24 %
DISTANCE11.9 km
ASCENT690 m
DURATION5–5.5 hr
STEEPEST24 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · WALKERS 4.5 · 138
DOG EFFORT4.1 /5 paws
PARKING0 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 shadeA popular track, busy on weekends

About Mount Climie Track

Mount Climie Track is an out-and-back of 11.9 km, near Upper Hutt in Wellington.

Graded hard, it climbs about 690 m overall, pitching up to 24 % at its steepest, and takes about 5–5.5 hr to walk.

Along the way there are native forest, big views, and wildlife. 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 4.5 / 5 across 138 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 Mount Climie Track?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Mount Climie Track 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 Mount Climie Track?

Mount Climie Track is 11.9 km with roughly 690 m of climb and takes about 5–5.5 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Mount Climie Track?

Yes. The closest is Bucks Road 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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