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On-leadEasy

RW Tate Scenic Reserve Walk

Greytown · Wellington · Loop

↑ 4 m gain↓ 3 m descenthigh 56 msteepest 5 %
DISTANCE0.8 km
ASCENT10 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST5 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 3.0 · 3
DOG EFFORT1.3 /5 paws
Nearest emergency vetWellington After Hours Veterinary Clinic, Wellington~65 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.

Forest shadeGood with kidsUsually a quiet track

About RW Tate Scenic Reserve Walk

RW Tate Scenic Reserve Walk is a loop of 0.8 km, near Greytown in Wellington.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 10 m, pitching up to 5 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

The track takes in native forest. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 3.0 / 5 across 3 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly DOC campsites close to the trailhead, sort out the sleep, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on RW Tate Scenic Reserve Walk?

Dogs are welcome on RW Tate Scenic Reserve Walk on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is RW Tate Scenic Reserve Walk?

RW Tate Scenic Reserve Walk is 0.8 km with roughly 10 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near RW Tate Scenic Reserve Walk?

Yes. The closest is Bucks Road Campsite, about 10 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

Hikes nearby

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

EasyGreytown
9.0 km↑35 m2–2.5 hr★4.2 rating
Good with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.

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ModerateWellington
1.9 km↑106 m0.5–1 hr★4.0 rating
Shade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.

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