On-leadHard
Otari Skyline Loop
Wellington · Loop
↑ 449 m gain↓ 447 m descenthigh 402 msteepest 25 %
DISTANCE11.7 km
ASCENT449 m
DURATION4–4.5 hr
STEEPEST25 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 76
DOG EFFORT3.8 /5 paws
PARKING30 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.
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 Otari Skyline Loop
In Wellington, Otari Skyline Loop runs 11.7 km as a loop.
Graded hard, it climbs about 449 m overall, pitching up to 25 % at its steepest, and takes about 4–4.5 hr to walk.
Walkers come for native forest, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 76 reviews.