On-leadHard
Pukeatua Track to Parawai Lodge
Waikanae · Wellington · Point to Point
↑ 784 m gain↓ 824 m descenthigh 800 msteepest 37 %
DISTANCE15.6 km
ASCENT784 m
DURATION6–6.5 hr
STEEPEST37 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · HIKERS 4.2 · 10
DOG EFFORT4.8 /5 paws
PARKING20 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.
River swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dog
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 Pukeatua Track to Parawai Lodge
Near Waikanae in Wellington, Pukeatua Track to Parawai Lodge runs 15.6 km as a point-to-point.
Graded hard, it climbs about 784 m overall, pitching up to 37 % at its steepest, and takes about 6–6.5 hr to walk.
Along the way there are river frontage and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.2 / 5 across 10 reviews.