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On-leadModerate

Viaduct View Loop Walk

Wellington · Loop

0.50.8 km238 m
↑ 61 m gain↓ 62 m descenthigh 238 msteepest 23 %
DISTANCE0.8 km
ASCENT61 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST23 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 3.1 · 4
DOG EFFORT3.3 /5 paws
Nearest emergency vetWellington After Hours Veterinary Clinic, Wellington~15 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet track

About Viaduct View Loop Walk

This short track follows 0.8 km as a loop, in Wellington.

It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 61 m, pitching up to 23 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Walkers come for big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 3.1 / 5 across 4 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly DOC campsites close to the trailhead, sort out the sleep, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Viaduct View Loop Walk?

Dogs are welcome on Viaduct View Loop Walk on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Viaduct View Loop Walk?

Viaduct View Loop Walk is 0.8 km with roughly 61 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Viaduct View Loop Walk?

Yes. The closest is Catchpool Valley Campsite, about 22 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

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