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Dogs allowedModerate

Powell Hut To Mt Holdsworth

Wellington

↑ 230 m gain↓ 2 m descenthigh 1450 msteepest 90 %

DISTANCE1.5 km

ASCENT230 m

DURATION41m

STEEPEST90 %

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Route and dog-access details for this walk come from the Department of Conservation, licensed CC BY 4.0. Evidence: coded dog-access data in the licensed source. How we check dog rules.

Nearest emergency vetMassey University Pet Emergency Centre (Te Pokapū Ohotata), Palmerston North~65 min drive · 24/7

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The route

Good to know

Dogs are allowed here. Watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.

Usually a quiet trackBest in summer; snow and ice at altitude in winter

About Powell Hut To Mt Holdsworth

This short walk follows 1.5 km, 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 welcome here.

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.

Stay & walk

Carterton Holiday Park

17.0 km away · Dogs by arrangement, ask firstCampground details →Stay & walk

Mawley Holiday Park

21.5 km away · Dogs by arrangement, ask firstCampground details →

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Powell Hut To Mt Holdsworth?

Yes. Dogs are welcome on Powell Hut To Mt Holdsworth, per the Department of Conservation listing for this track. Watch for ground-nesting birds.

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.

From the pack

Walked and logged 2 times by the pack.

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