On-leadHard
Pari-Whero (Red Rocks) Loop
Wellington · Loop
↑ 358 m gain↓ 361 m descenthigh 319 msteepest 38 %
DISTANCE8.7 km
ASCENT358 m
DURATION3–3.5 hr
STEEPEST38 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 564
DOG EFFORT4.0 /5 paws
PARKING80 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.
About Pari-Whero (Red Rocks) Loop
Pari-Whero (Red Rocks) Loop covers 8.7 km, in Wellington, walked as a loop.
Expect hard going, with around 358 m of climb, pitching up to 38 % at its steepest, and takes about 3–3.5 hr to walk.
Walkers come for beach walking, native forest, big views, and wildlife. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 564 reviews.