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Te Araroa: Wellington City

Wellington · Point to Point

12345.4 km125 m
↑ 15 m gain↓ 140 m descenthigh 125 msteepest 15 %
DISTANCE5.5 km
ASCENT15 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST15 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · WALKERS 4.9 · 6
DOG EFFORT2.2 /5 paws
PARKING70 m away

This walk comes from licensed public walk data and is being progressively confirmed against the authorities. Signs on the day always win. Evidence: inferred from the licensed data only. Walked it and read the sign? Send us the rule and this line retires. How we check dog rules.

Nearest emergency vetWellington After Hours Veterinary Clinic, Wellington~5 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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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 surface
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 Araroa: Wellington City

This long track follows 5.5 km as a point-to-point, in Wellington.

Graded easy, it climbs about 15 m overall, pitching up to 15 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.

The track takes in beach walking, lakeside stretches, big views, and town-edge walking. 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 4.9 / 5 across 6 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 Araroa: Wellington City?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Te Araroa: Wellington City 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 Araroa: Wellington City?

Te Araroa: Wellington City is 5.5 km with roughly 15 m of climb and takes about 1–1.5 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Te Araroa: Wellington City?

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.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Te Araroa: Wellington City?

Yes. The closest is Catchpool Valley Campsite, about 15 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

Walks nearby

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

ModerateWellington
3.7 km↑134 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
ShadeSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
14 km↑490 m4.5–5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeSealed underfoot
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.

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EasyWainuiomata
3.1 km↑46 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyUpper Hutt
1.0 km↑7 mabout 12 min★3.5 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyŌtaki
2.1 km↑19 m0.5–1 hr★4.0 rating
Shade
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWellington
1.9 km↑59 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.

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