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The Quater Deck Lookout

Porirua · Wellington · Out & Back

↑ 4 m gain↓ 3 m descenthigh 78 msteepest 3 %
DISTANCE0.3 km
DURATIONabout 4 min
STEEPEST3 %
ROUTEOut & Back
DOG EFFORT1.3 /5 paws
PARKING210 m away

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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.

Open track, carry water for the dogGood with kids

About The Quater Deck Lookout

Near Porirua in Wellington, The Quater Deck Lookout runs 0.3 km as an out-and-back.

Expect easy, near-level going, and takes about 4 min to walk.

Along the way there is big views. 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.

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 The Quater Deck Lookout?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for The Quater Deck Lookout 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 The Quater Deck Lookout?

The Quater Deck Lookout is 0.3 km with barely any climb and takes about 4 min.

Walks nearby

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

EasyPorirua
0.8 km↑3 mabout 10 min★4.5 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kidsPram friendly
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPorirua
5.3 km↑88 m1–1.5 hr★4.8 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPorirua
4.3 km↑42 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModeratePorirua
24 km↑152 m5–5.5 hr★4.4 rating
Swim spotShadeSealed underfoot
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.

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EasyWellington
1.8 km↑49 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
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Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateUpper Hutt
6.6 km↑233 m3.5–4 hr
Swim spotShade
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.

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