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On-leadHard

Pukeatua Track

Wellington

24681012.0 km799 m
↑ 754 m gain↓ 640 m descenthigh 799 msteepest 60 %
DISTANCE12.0 km
ASCENT754 m
DURATION3h 39m
STEEPEST60 %
Nearest emergency vetWellington After Hours Veterinary Clinic, Wellington~55 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet track

About Pukeatua Track

In Wellington, Pukeatua Track runs 12.0 km as a track.

It sits at the hard end and gains roughly 754 m, pitching up to 60 % at its steepest, and takes about 3h 39m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Pukeatua Track?

Dogs are welcome on Pukeatua Track on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Pukeatua Track?

Pukeatua Track is 12.0 km with roughly 754 m of climb and takes about 3h 39m.

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