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Dogs allowedModerate

Tawhai Loop

Lower Hutt · Wellington · Loop

1234567.0 km374 m
↑ 326 m gain↓ 325 m descenthigh 374 msteepest 59 %
DISTANCE7.2 km
ASCENT326 m
DURATION2.5–3 hr
STEEPEST59 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · WALKERS 4.0 · 46
DOG EFFORT3.9 /5 paws
PARKING160 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 shade

About Tawhai Loop

Near Lower Hutt in Wellington, Tawhai Loop runs 7.2 km as a loop.

Graded moderate, it climbs about 326 m overall, pitching up to 59 % at its steepest, and takes about 2.5–3 hr to walk.

Along the way there are native forest and big views. 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 4.0 / 5 across 46 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 Tawhai Loop?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Tawhai Loop 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 Tawhai Loop?

Tawhai Loop is 7.2 km with roughly 326 m of climb and takes about 2.5–3 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Tawhai Loop?

Yes. The closest is Catchpool Valley Campsite, about 21 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

Walks nearby

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