On-leadModerate
Red Rocks Coastal Walk
Wellington · Out & Back
↑ 50 m gain↓ 48 m descenthigh 13 msteepest 9 %
DISTANCE7.7 km
ASCENT50 m
DURATION2–2.5 hr
STEEPEST9 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 383
DOG EFFORT2.3 /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.
This route includes driving sections, check road access and conditions before you set out.
About Red Rocks Coastal Walk
This long track follows 7.7 km as an out-and-back, in Wellington.
It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 50 m, pitching up to 9 % at its steepest, and takes about 2–2.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in beach walking, big views, and wildlife. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 383 reviews.