On-leadModerate
Tutuwai Hut to Kaitoke Roadend
Upper Hutt · Wellington · Point to Point
↑ 342 m gain↓ 390 m descenthigh 465 msteepest 24 %
DISTANCE14.0 km
ASCENT342 m
DURATION4–4.5 hr
STEEPEST24 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · HIKERS 3.8 · 16
DOG EFFORT3.8 /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.
River swim spotsForest shade
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 Kaitoke Roadend
Tutuwai Hut to Kaitoke Roadend covers 14.0 km, near Upper Hutt in Wellington, walked as a point-to-point.
Graded moderate, it climbs about 342 m overall, pitching up to 24 % at its steepest, and takes about 4–4.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in native forest, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 3.8 / 5 across 16 reviews.