On-leadEasy
Pakuratahi River Walk and Swingbridge Loop
Upper Hutt · Wellington · Loop
↑ 92 m gain↓ 92 m descenthigh 227 msteepest 22 %
DISTANCE4.2 km
ASCENT92 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST22 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 174
DOG EFFORT2.7 /5 paws
PARKING310 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 Pakuratahi River Walk and Swingbridge Loop
Pakuratahi River Walk and Swingbridge Loop covers 4.2 km, near Upper Hutt in Wellington, walked as a loop.
It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 92 m, pitching up to 22 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in native forest, river frontage, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 174 reviews.