On-leadHard
Tutuwai Hut to Alpha Hut
Otaki · Wellington · Point to Point
↑ 1057 m gain↓ 239 m descenthigh 1185 msteepest 55 %
DISTANCE6.6 km
ASCENT1,057 m
DURATION3.5–4 hr
STEEPEST55 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · HIKERS 4.0 · 2
DOG EFFORT4.7 /5 paws
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.
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 Tutuwai Hut to Alpha Hut
Tutuwai Hut to Alpha Hut is a point-to-point of 6.6 km, near Otaki in Wellington.
It sits at the hard end and gains roughly 1,057 m, pitching up to 55 % at its steepest, and takes about 3.5–4 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.0 / 5 across 2 reviews.