Off-lead OKEasy
Trelissick Park Walk
Wellington · Out & Back
↑ 91 m gain↓ 91 m descenthigh 71 msteepest 17 %
DISTANCE4.7 km
ASCENT91 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST17 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 140
DOG EFFORT2.5 /5 paws
PARKING60 m away
Nearest emergency vetWellington After Hours Veterinary Clinic, Wellington
04 473 7545
The route
Good to know
Dogs can run off-lead here, one of only 323 tracks in Aotearoa where that’s allowed.
Wellington City Council maps this area as off-lead at Trelissick Park, Ngaio. Council zones can be tight, so check the local signs on the day. How we check dog rules.
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.
About Trelissick Park Walk
In Wellington, Trelissick Park Walk runs 4.7 km as an out-and-back.
Graded easy, it climbs about 91 m overall, pitching up to 17 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, river frontage, big views, and waterfalls. Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 140 reviews.