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Dogs allowedModerate

Waihora Loop Track

Porirua · Wellington · Loop

0.511.522.533.5 km216 m
↑ 133 m gain↓ 135 m descenthigh 216 msteepest 19 %
DISTANCE3.5 km
ASCENT133 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST19 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · WALKERS 4.6 · 38
DOG EFFORT2.8 /5 paws
PARKING30 m away

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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.

Open track, carry water for the dog

About Waihora Loop Track

Waihora Loop Track covers 3.5 km, near Porirua in Wellington, walked as a loop.

Graded moderate, it climbs about 133 m overall, pitching up to 19 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.

Walkers come for 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 4.6 / 5 across 38 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 Waihora Loop Track?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Waihora Loop Track 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 Waihora Loop Track?

Waihora Loop Track is 3.5 km with roughly 133 m of climb and takes about 1–1.5 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Waihora Loop Track?

Yes. The closest is Catchpool Valley Campsite, about 24 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 Georgina & Ash.

Walks nearby

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

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EasyPorirua
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Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPorirua
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Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kidsPram friendly
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.

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