On-leadModerate
Te Araroa: Ngaio
Wellington · Point to Point
↑ 304 m gain↓ 333 m descenthigh 221 msteepest 30 %
DISTANCE7.9 km
ASCENT304 m
DURATION2.5–3 hr
STEEPEST30 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 20
DOG EFFORT3.6 /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.
About Te Araroa: Ngaio
Te Araroa: Ngaio is a point-to-point of 7.9 km, in Wellington.
Expect moderate going, with around 304 m of climb, pitching up to 30 % at its steepest, and takes about 2.5–3 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, big views, waterfalls, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 20 reviews.