-41.34449, 174.76688
On-leadEasy

Oku Street Reserve Walk

Wellington · Out & Back

0.511.4 km97 m
↑ 61 m gain↓ 61 m descenthigh 97 msteepest 19 %
DISTANCE1.4 km
ASCENT61 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST19 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 18
DOG EFFORT2.6 /5 paws
PARKING360 m away
Nearest emergency vetWellington After Hours Veterinary Clinic, Wellington~15 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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.

Beach swimForest shadeGood with kids

About Oku Street Reserve Walk

Oku Street Reserve Walk covers 1.4 km, in Wellington, walked as an out-and-back.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 61 m, pitching up to 19 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Walkers come for beach walking, native forest, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 18 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly DOC campsites close to the trailhead, sort out the sleep, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Oku Street Reserve Walk?

Dogs are welcome on Oku Street Reserve Walk on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Oku Street Reserve Walk?

Oku Street Reserve Walk is 1.4 km with roughly 61 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Oku Street Reserve Walk?

Yes, the track has beach access where a dog can cool off. In warm months check the LAWA water quality map for toxic algae warnings first.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Oku Street Reserve Walk?

Yes. The closest is Catchpool Valley Campsite, about 13 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

Hikes nearby

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

ModerateWellington
3.5 km↑125 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Shade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
7.7 km↑50 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spot
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
8.0 km↑28 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardWellington
8.7 km↑358 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.

More in Wellington

EasyWellington
4.7 km↑91 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyUpper Hutt
1.6 km↑12 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardOtaki
6.6 km↑1057 m3.5–4 hr★4.0 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.

See every dog-friendly track in Wellington →

Log this hike+25 XP

Save and Been here stay on this device, no account needed, and show up on your hikes. Logging on the live map plants Banks’ paw on the trailhead and awards XP.