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Off-lead OKHard

Mount Holdsworth To Jumbo Hut

Wellington

0.511.522.533.9 km1447 m
↑ 388 m gain↓ 214 m descenthigh 1447 msteepest 147 %
DISTANCE3.9 km
ASCENT388 m
DURATION1h 26m
STEEPEST147 %
Nearest emergency vetMassey University Pet Emergency Centre (Te Pokapu Ohotata), Palmerston North~65 min drive · 24/7
0800 738 363
The route

Good to know

Dogs can run off-lead here, one of only 323 tracks in Aotearoa where that’s allowed.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet trackBest in summer; snow and ice at altitude in winter

About Mount Holdsworth To Jumbo Hut

This moderate-length track follows 3.9 km as a track, in Wellington.

It sits at the hard end and gains roughly 388 m, pitching up to 147 % at its steepest, and takes about 1h 26m to walk.

Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Mount Holdsworth To Jumbo Hut?

Yes. Mount Holdsworth To Jumbo Hut is one of only 323 tracks in New Zealand where dogs can legally run off the lead. Check for seasonal wildlife closures before you unclip.

How long is Mount Holdsworth To Jumbo Hut?

Mount Holdsworth To Jumbo Hut is 3.9 km with roughly 388 m of climb and takes about 1h 26m.

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