On-leadModerate
Skyline Track: Johnston Hill to Johnsonville
Wellington · Point to Point
↑ 462 m gain↓ 479 m descenthigh 427 msteepest 23 %
DISTANCE12.9 km
ASCENT462 m
DURATION4.5–5 hr
STEEPEST23 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 27
DOG EFFORT3.8 /5 paws
PARKING40 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.
Forest shade2 cattle grids on route5 stiles on route
About Skyline Track: Johnston Hill to Johnsonville
In Wellington, Skyline Track: Johnston Hill to Johnsonville runs 12.9 km as a point-to-point.
It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 462 m, pitching up to 23 % at its steepest, and takes about 4.5–5 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 27 reviews.