On-leadHard
Mount Holdsworth Jumbo Circuit
Carterton · Wellington · Loop
↑ 1334 m gain↓ 1332 m descenthigh 1447 msteepest 56 %
DISTANCE22.9 km
ASCENT1,334 m
STEEPEST56 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 158
DOG EFFORT5.0 /5 paws
PARKING70 m away
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.
River swim spotsForest shadeA popular track, busy on weekendsBest in summer; snow and ice at altitude in winter
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.
A multi-day expedition, not an afternoon walk. Plan for huts, weather and full backcountry gear.
About Mount Holdsworth Jumbo Circuit
Mount Holdsworth Jumbo Circuit is a loop of 22.9 km, near Carterton in Wellington.
It sits at the hard end and gains roughly 1,334 m, pitching up to 56 % at its steepest.
The track takes in native forest, river frontage, big views, and wildlife. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 158 reviews.