On-leadModerate
Skyline Track: Makara Road to Johnsonville
Wellington · Point to Point
↑ 432 m gain↓ 442 m descenthigh 427 msteepest 28 %
DISTANCE12.2 km
ASCENT432 m
DURATION4–4.5 hr
STEEPEST28 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 198
DOG EFFORT3.9 /5 paws
PARKING10 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 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. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 198 reviews.