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Dogs allowedEasy

Mountain House To Powell Hut

Wellington

0.511.7 km1203 m
↑ 6 m gain↓ 452 m descenthigh 1203 msteepest 56 %
DISTANCE1.7 km
ASCENT6 m
DURATION21m
STEEPEST56 %

Route and dog-access details for this walk come from the Department of Conservation, licensed CC BY 4.0. Evidence: coded dog-access data in the licensed source. How we check dog rules.

Nearest emergency vetMassey University Pet Emergency Centre (Te Pokapū Ohotata), Palmerston North~65 min drive · 24/7
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The route

Good to know

Dogs are allowed here. Watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.

Usually a quiet trackBest in summer; snow and ice at altitude in winter

About Mountain House To Powell Hut

Mountain House To Powell Hut covers 1.7 km, in Wellington.

Graded easy, it climbs about 6 m overall, pitching up to 56 % at its steepest, and takes about 21m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Mountain House To Powell Hut?

Yes. Dogs are welcome on Mountain House To Powell Hut, per the Department of Conservation listing for this track. Watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Mountain House To Powell Hut?

Mountain House To Powell Hut is 1.7 km with roughly 6 m of climb and takes about 21m.

From the pack

Walked and logged 1 time by the pack, 1 proven with a photo. first proven by Laura & Noah.

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