On-leadModerate
Te Aro O Whareroa Loop Track
Paraparaumu · Wellington · Loop
↑ 65 m gain↓ 63 m descenthigh 22 msteepest 8 %
DISTANCE12.6 km
ASCENT65 m
DURATION2.5–3 hr
STEEPEST8 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 40
DOG EFFORT2.6 /5 paws
PARKING360 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 Aro O Whareroa Loop Track
Te Aro O Whareroa Loop Track is a loop of 12.6 km, near Paraparaumu in Wellington.
Graded moderate, it climbs about 65 m overall, pitching up to 8 % at its steepest, and takes about 2.5–3 hr to walk.
Walkers come for beach walking, native forest, big views, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 40 reviews.