On-leadEasy
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 · HIKERS 4.6 · 110
DOG EFFORT2.2 /5 paws
PARKING80 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.
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. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 110 reviews.