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Dogs allowedEasy

Pinkerton Park Walk

Wellington · Out & Back

↑ 26 m gain↓ 27 m descenthigh 208 msteepest 13 %
DISTANCE0.8 km
ASCENT26 m
DURATIONabout 15 min
STEEPEST13 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · WALKERS 4.7 · 3
DOG EFFORT2.1 /5 paws
PARKING20 m away

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The route

Good to know

Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy, read the signs at the gate, and give ground-nesting birds and stock their room.

River swim spotsForest shadeGood 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 Pinkerton Park Walk

Pinkerton Park Walk covers 0.8 km, in Wellington, walked as an out-and-back.

Expect easy going, with around 26 m of climb, pitching up to 13 % at its steepest, and takes about 15 min to walk.

Walkers come for native forest and river frontage. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy and read the signs at the gate. Walkers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 3 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly places to sleep within 25 km of the trailhead, each one with the distance shown. Sort out the stay, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Pinkerton Park Walk?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Pinkerton Park Walk by name, so this one rests on the licensed walk data and the district-wide rule rather than a rule-setter's own words. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but that is not the same as a rule saying yes, so keep the lead handy and let the signs at the gate decide.

How long is Pinkerton Park Walk?

Pinkerton Park Walk is 0.8 km with roughly 26 m of climb and takes about 15 min.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Pinkerton Park Walk?

Yes, the track has river access where a dog can cool off. In warm months check the LAWA water quality map for toxic algae warnings first.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Pinkerton Park Walk?

Yes. The closest is Catchpool Valley Campsite, about 16 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

Walks nearby

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

EasyWellington
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