On-leadModerate
Old Tram Track
Masterton · Wellington · Out & Back
↑ 470 m gain↓ 470 m descenthigh 543 msteepest 24 %
DISTANCE14.5 km
ASCENT470 m
DURATION4.5–5 hr
STEEPEST24 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.9 · 14
DOG EFFORT3.9 /5 paws
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 shade
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 Old Tram Track
Old Tram Track covers 14.5 km, near Masterton in Wellington, walked as an out-and-back.
Expect moderate going, with around 470 m of climb, pitching up to 24 % at its steepest, and takes about 4.5–5 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.9 / 5 across 14 reviews.