On-leadHard
Te Araroa: Pukeatua Track
Waikanae · Wellington · Point to Point
↑ 885 m gain↓ 806 m descenthigh 796 msteepest 37 %
DISTANCE26.1 km
ASCENT885 m
DURATION8.5–9 hr
STEEPEST37 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
DOG EFFORT5.0 /5 paws
PARKING440 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.
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.
A multi-day expedition, not an afternoon walk. Plan for huts, weather and full backcountry gear.
About Te Araroa: Pukeatua Track
Te Araroa: Pukeatua Track is a point-to-point of 26.1 km, near Waikanae in Wellington.
Graded hard, it climbs about 885 m overall, pitching up to 37 % at its steepest, and takes about 8.5–9 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead.