On-leadEasy
Tauherenikau Suspension Bridge to Woodside Railway Station
Tauwharenīkau · Wellington · Point to Point
↑ 29 m gain↓ 11 m descenthigh 99 msteepest 11 %
DISTANCE5.3 km
ASCENT29 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST11 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · HIKERS 4.8 · 5
DOG EFFORT2.1 /5 paws
PARKING0 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.
River swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dog
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.
About Tauherenikau Suspension Bridge to Woodside Railway Station
Tauherenikau Suspension Bridge to Woodside Railway Station covers 5.3 km, near Tauwharenīkau in Wellington, walked as a point-to-point.
It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 29 m, pitching up to 11 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
Along the way there are river frontage and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.8 / 5 across 5 reviews.