On-leadModerate
Thomas Tunnel and Quarry Site Track
Wellington · Loop
↑ 162 m gain↓ 166 m descenthigh 179 msteepest 29 %
DISTANCE2.6 km
ASCENT162 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST29 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.0 · 22
DOG EFFORT3.5 /5 paws
PARKING250 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.
Open track, carry water for the dogGood with kids
About Thomas Tunnel and Quarry Site Track
This moderate-length track follows 2.6 km as a loop, in Wellington.
Graded moderate, it climbs about 162 m overall, pitching up to 29 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
Along the way there are caves and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.0 / 5 across 22 reviews.