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Thorndon to Wadestown over Te Ahumairangi Hill

Wellington · Out & Back

123456.9 km254 m
↑ 398 m gain↓ 398 m descenthigh 254 msteepest 31 %
DISTANCE7.1 km
ASCENT398 m
DURATION2.5–3 hr
STEEPEST31 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · WALKERS 4.8 · 9
DOG EFFORT3.9 /5 paws
PARKING70 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.

WaterfallForest shade

About Thorndon to Wadestown over Te Ahumairangi Hill

Thorndon to Wadestown over Te Ahumairangi Hill covers 7.1 km, in Wellington, walked as an out-and-back.

Graded hard, it climbs about 398 m overall, pitching up to 31 % at its steepest, and takes about 2.5–3 hr to walk.

Along the way there are native forest, big views, waterfalls, and wildflowers. 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 4.8 / 5 across 9 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 Thorndon to Wadestown over Te Ahumairangi Hill?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Thorndon to Wadestown over Te Ahumairangi Hill 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 Thorndon to Wadestown over Te Ahumairangi Hill?

Thorndon to Wadestown over Te Ahumairangi Hill is 7.1 km with roughly 398 m of climb and takes about 2.5–3 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Thorndon to Wadestown over Te Ahumairangi Hill?

Yes, the track has waterfall 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 Thorndon to Wadestown over Te Ahumairangi Hill?

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

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