On-leadModerate
Te Ara Paparāngi ki te Tonga Track
Wellington · Out & Back
↑ 56 m gain↓ 54 m descenthigh 223 msteepest 12 %
DISTANCE2.1 km
ASCENT56 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST12 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 25
DOG EFFORT2.1 /5 paws
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.
Open track, carry water for the dogGood with kids
About Te Ara Paparāngi ki te Tonga Track
Te Ara Paparāngi ki te Tonga Track is an out-and-back of 2.1 km, in Wellington.
Expect moderate going, with around 56 m of climb, pitching up to 12 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Walkers come for big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 25 reviews.