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Off-lead OKModerate

Powell Hut To Mt Holdsworth

Wellington

0.511.5 km1450 m
↑ 230 m gain↓ 2 m descenthigh 1450 msteepest 90 %
DISTANCE1.5 km
ASCENT230 m
DURATION41m
STEEPEST90 %
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Nearest emergency vetMassey University Pet Emergency Centre (Te Pokapu Ohotata), Palmerston North~65 min drive · 24/7
0800 738 363
The route

Good to know

Dogs can run off-lead here, one of only 323 tracks in Aotearoa where that’s allowed.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet trackBest in summer; snow and ice at altitude in winter

About Powell Hut To Mt Holdsworth

This short track follows 1.5 km as a track, in Wellington.

Graded moderate, it climbs about 230 m overall, pitching up to 90 % at its steepest, and takes about 41m to walk.

Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Powell Hut To Mt Holdsworth?

Yes. Powell Hut To Mt Holdsworth is one of only 323 tracks in New Zealand where dogs can legally run off the lead. Check for seasonal wildlife closures before you unclip.

How long is Powell Hut To Mt Holdsworth?

Powell Hut To Mt Holdsworth is 1.5 km with roughly 230 m of climb and takes about 41m.

Where dogs are welcome in NZGear checklist for dog hikes

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