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Dogs allowedModerate

Skyline Walkway: Khandallah to Makara Road

Wellington · Point to Point

246811.6 km427 m
↑ 467 m gain↓ 417 m descenthigh 427 msteepest 40 %
DISTANCE11.7 km
ASCENT467 m
DURATION4–4.5 hr
STEEPEST40 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · WALKERS 4.7 · 158
DOG EFFORT4.2 /5 paws
PARKING30 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 weekends4 stiles on route6 cattle grids on route

About Skyline Walkway: Khandallah to Makara Road

Skyline Walkway: Khandallah to Makara Road is a point-to-point of 11.7 km, in Wellington.

It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 467 m, pitching up to 40 % at its steepest, and takes about 4–4.5 hr to walk.

Walkers come for native forest, big views, and wildflowers. 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 158 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 Walkway: Khandallah to Makara Road?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Skyline Walkway: Khandallah to Makara Road 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 Walkway: Khandallah to Makara Road?

Skyline Walkway: Khandallah to Makara Road is 11.7 km with roughly 467 m of climb and takes about 4–4.5 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Skyline Walkway: Khandallah to Makara Road?

Yes. The closest is Catchpool Valley Campsite, about 17 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.

From the pack

Walked and logged 2 times by the pack, 1 proven with a photo. first proven by Georgina & Ash.

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