On-leadEasy
Otaki River Track
Otaki · Wellington · Out & Back
↑ 12 m gain↓ 12 m descenthigh 15 msteepest 2 %
DISTANCE7.6 km
ASCENT12 m
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST2 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 3.7 · 38
DOG EFFORT1.9 /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.
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 Otaki River Track
Otaki River Track is an out-and-back of 7.6 km, near Otaki in Wellington.
It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 12 m, pitching up to 2 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.
Walkers come for beach walking, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 3.7 / 5 across 38 reviews.