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Dogs allowedModerate

Twin Lakes Walk

Upper Hutt · Wellington · Out & Back

1234568.0 km307 m
↑ 230 m gain↓ 228 m descenthigh 307 msteepest 16 %
DISTANCE8.0 km
ASCENT230 m
DURATION2–2.5 hr
STEEPEST16 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · WALKERS 4.1 · 4
DOG EFFORT2.9 /5 paws

This walk comes from licensed public walk data and is being progressively confirmed against the authorities. Signs on the day always win. Evidence: inferred from the licensed data only. Walked it and read the sign? Send us the rule and this line retires. How we check dog rules.

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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.

Lake swimForest shadePaw-friendly sealed surface
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 Twin Lakes Walk

Near Upper Hutt in Wellington, Twin Lakes Walk runs 8.0 km as an out-and-back.

It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 230 m, pitching up to 16 % at its steepest, and takes about 2–2.5 hr to walk.

Along the way there are native forest, lakeside stretches, and big views. 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 4.1 / 5 across 4 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 Twin Lakes Walk?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Twin Lakes Walk 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 Twin Lakes Walk?

Twin Lakes Walk is 8.0 km with roughly 230 m of climb and takes about 2–2.5 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Twin Lakes Walk?

Yes, the track has lake 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 Twin Lakes Walk?

Yes. The closest is Bucks Road Campsite, about 16 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

From the pack

Walked and logged 1 time by the pack, 1 proven with a photo. first proven by Laura & Maggie.

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