On-leadModerate
Otari Skyline Loop
Wellington · Loop
↑ 268 m gain↓ 268 m descenthigh 283 msteepest 25 %
DISTANCE5.5 km
ASCENT268 m
DURATION2–2.5 hr
STEEPEST25 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 183
DOG EFFORT3.3 /5 paws
PARKING40 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.
Forest shadeA popular track, busy on weekendsCattle grid on route2 stiles on route
About Otari Skyline Loop
In Wellington, Otari Skyline Loop runs 5.5 km as a loop.
It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 268 m, pitching up to 25 % at its steepest, and takes about 2–2.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in native forest, big views, and wildflowers. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 183 reviews.