On-leadModerate
Te Araroa: Wellington South
Wellington · Point to Point
↑ 343 m gain↓ 349 m descenthigh 174 msteepest 31 %
DISTANCE10.3 km
ASCENT343 m
DURATION3–3.5 hr
STEEPEST31 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · HIKERS 5.0 · 8
DOG EFFORT3.8 /5 paws
PARKING30 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.
About Te Araroa: Wellington South
In Wellington, Te Araroa: Wellington South runs 10.3 km as a point-to-point.
It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 343 m, pitching up to 31 % at its steepest, and takes about 3–3.5 hr to walk.
Along the way there are beach walking, big views, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 5.0 / 5 across 8 reviews.