On-leadModerate
Ōrongorongo Track
Wellington · Out & Back
↑ 251 m gain↓ 251 m descenthigh 208 msteepest 33 %
DISTANCE10.0 km
ASCENT251 m
DURATION2.5–3 hr
STEEPEST33 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 247
DOG EFFORT3.7 /5 paws
PARKING50 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.
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 Ōrongorongo Track
In Wellington, Ōrongorongo Track runs 10.0 km as an out-and-back.
Expect moderate going, with around 251 m of climb, pitching up to 33 % at its steepest, and takes about 2.5–3 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, river frontage, and wildlife. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 247 reviews.