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Dogs allowedModerate

Skyline Track: Makara Road to Johnsonville

Wellington · Point to Point

24681012.1 km427 m
↑ 432 m gain↓ 442 m descenthigh 427 msteepest 28 %
DISTANCE12.2 km
ASCENT432 m
DURATION4–4.5 hr
STEEPEST28 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · WALKERS 4.7 · 198
DOG EFFORT3.9 /5 paws
PARKING10 m away

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The route

Good to know

Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy, read the signs at the gate, and give ground-nesting birds and stock their room.

Forest shadeA popular track, busy on weekends6 cattle grids on route3 stiles on route

About Skyline Track: Makara Road to Johnsonville

This big track follows 12.2 km as a point-to-point, in Wellington.

Expect moderate going, with around 432 m of climb, pitching up to 28 % at its steepest, and takes about 4–4.5 hr to walk.

Along the way there are native forest, big views, and wildlife. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy and read the signs at the gate. Walkers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 198 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly places to sleep within 25 km of the trailhead, each one with the distance shown. Sort out the stay, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Skyline Track: Makara Road to Johnsonville?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Skyline Track: Makara Road to Johnsonville by name, so this one rests on the licensed walk data and the district-wide rule rather than a rule-setter's own words. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but that is not the same as a rule saying yes, so keep the lead handy and let the signs at the gate decide.

How long is Skyline Track: Makara Road to Johnsonville?

Skyline Track: Makara Road to Johnsonville is 12.2 km with roughly 432 m of climb and takes about 4–4.5 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Skyline Track: Makara Road to Johnsonville?

Yes. The closest is Catchpool Valley Campsite, about 19 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

Shorter walks along this track

Separate walks, each signposted in its own right, that run inside this route.

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