On-leadModerate
Otari Wilton Bush to Kaukau via Skyline Walkway
Wellington · Point to Point
↑ 658 m gain↓ 652 m descenthigh 427 msteepest 36 %
DISTANCE13.7 km
ASCENT658 m
DURATION5–5.5 hr
STEEPEST36 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · HIKERS 4.9 · 29
DOG EFFORT4.6 /5 paws
PARKING20 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 shade4 stiles on route
About Otari Wilton Bush to Kaukau via Skyline Walkway
Otari Wilton Bush to Kaukau via Skyline Walkway covers 13.7 km, in Wellington, walked as a point-to-point.
Expect moderate going, with around 658 m of climb, pitching up to 36 % at its steepest, and takes about 5–5.5 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, big views, and wildflowers. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.9 / 5 across 29 reviews.