On-leadModerate
Pinnacles Track Loop
Martinborough · Wellington · Loop
↑ 272 m gain↓ 270 m descenthigh 220 msteepest 30 %
DISTANCE5.1 km
ASCENT272 m
DURATION2–2.5 hr
STEEPEST30 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 680
DOG EFFORT3.6 /5 paws
PARKING30 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 Pinnacles Track Loop
This long track follows 5.1 km as a loop, near Martinborough in Wellington.
Graded moderate, it climbs about 272 m overall, pitching up to 30 % at its steepest, and takes about 2–2.5 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, river frontage, big views, and wildlife. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 680 reviews.