On-leadModerate
Waihora Loop Track
Porirua · Wellington · Loop
↑ 133 m gain↓ 135 m descenthigh 216 msteepest 19 %
DISTANCE3.5 km
ASCENT133 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST19 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 38
DOG EFFORT2.8 /5 paws
PARKING30 m away
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.
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. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 38 reviews.