Runs along Paremata to Mana Loop, which is the longer route the map draws through here. This is its own walk, with its own trailhead and its own page.
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Dogs allowedEasy

Te Ara Piko - The Meandering Path Walkway

Porirua · Wellington · Out & Back

↑ 22 m gain↓ 22 m descenthigh 9 msteepest 5 %
DISTANCE9.3 km
ASCENT22 m
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST5 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · WALKERS 4.6 · 110
DOG EFFORT2.2 /5 paws
PARKING80 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.

Beach swimLake swimOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends
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 Te Ara Piko - The Meandering Path Walkway

Near Porirua in Wellington, Te Ara Piko - The Meandering Path Walkway runs 9.3 km as an out-and-back.

Graded easy, it climbs about 22 m overall, pitching up to 5 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.

Walkers come for beach walking, lakeside stretches, 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 4.6 / 5 across 110 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 Te Ara Piko - The Meandering Path Walkway?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Te Ara Piko - The Meandering Path Walkway 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 Te Ara Piko - The Meandering Path Walkway?

Te Ara Piko - The Meandering Path Walkway is 9.3 km with roughly 22 m of climb and takes about 1.5–2 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Te Ara Piko - The Meandering Path Walkway?

Yes, the track has beach and lake access where a dog can cool off. In warm months check the LAWA water quality map for toxic algae warnings first.

Walks nearby

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

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EasyPorirua
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EasyPorirua
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