On-leadEasy
Petone Esplanade Walkway
Lower Hutt · Wellington · Out & Back
↑ 10 m gain↓ 9 m descenthigh 8 msteepest 3 %
DISTANCE7.2 km
ASCENT10 m
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST3 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 38
DOG EFFORT1.9 /5 paws
PARKING10 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.
Beach swimRiver swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kids
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 Petone Esplanade Walkway
Petone Esplanade Walkway covers 7.2 km, near Lower Hutt in Wellington, walked as an out-and-back.
Graded easy, it climbs about 10 m overall, pitching up to 3 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.
Along the way there are beach walking, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 38 reviews.