On-leadModerate
Te Ahumairangi Northern Walkway and Ridgeline Loop
Wellington · Loop
↑ 289 m gain↓ 289 m descenthigh 289 msteepest 28 %
DISTANCE5.8 km
ASCENT289 m
DURATION2–2.5 hr
STEEPEST28 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 358
DOG EFFORT3.5 /5 paws
PARKING220 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 weekends
About Te Ahumairangi Northern Walkway and Ridgeline Loop
In Wellington, Te Ahumairangi Northern Walkway and Ridgeline Loop runs 5.8 km as a loop.
Expect moderate going, with around 289 m of climb, pitching up to 28 % at its steepest, and takes about 2–2.5 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 358 reviews.