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Dogs allowedModerate

Totara Creek Track

Wellington

↑ 88 m gain↓ 638 m descenthigh 759 msteepest 46 %

DISTANCE5.8 km

ASCENT88 m

DURATION1h 18m

STEEPEST46 %

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Route and dog-access details for this walk come from the Department of Conservation, licensed CC BY 4.0. Evidence: coded dog-access data in the licensed source. How we check dog rules.

Nearest emergency vetMassey University Pet Emergency Centre (Te Pokapū Ohotata), Palmerston North~70 min drive · 24/7

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The route

Good to know

Dogs are allowed here. Watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.

Usually a quiet track

About Totara Creek Track

Totara Creek Track is a long walk of 5.8 km, in Wellington.

Graded moderate, it climbs about 88 m overall, pitching up to 46 % at its steepest, and takes about 1h 18m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here.

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.

Stay & walk

Carterton Holiday Park

14.7 km away · Dogs by arrangement, ask firstCampground details →Stay & walk

Mawley Holiday Park

19.9 km away · Dogs by arrangement, ask firstCampground details →

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Totara Creek Track?

Yes. Dogs are welcome on Totara Creek Track, per the Department of Conservation listing for this track. Watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Totara Creek Track?

Totara Creek Track is 5.8 km with roughly 88 m of climb and takes about 1h 18m.

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