On-leadHard
Norbett Creek to Eastern Hutt River Establishment
Upper Hutt · Wellington · Out & Back
↑ 783 m gain↓ 783 m descenthigh 583 msteepest 33 %
DISTANCE14.0 km
ASCENT783 m
STEEPEST33 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 5.0 · 9
DOG EFFORT4.6 /5 paws
PARKING10 m away
Nearest emergency vetWellington After Hours Veterinary Clinic, Wellington
04 473 7545
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 spotsOpen track, carry water for the dog
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 Norbett Creek to Eastern Hutt River Establishment
This big track follows 14.0 km as an out-and-back, near Upper Hutt in Wellington.
Expect hard going, with around 783 m of climb, pitching up to 33 % at its steepest.
Walkers come for river frontage, big views, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 5.0 / 5 across 9 reviews.