On-leadModerate
Waikanae Beach Loop
Waikanae · Wellington · Loop
↑ 31 m gain↓ 30 m descenthigh 31 msteepest 5 %
DISTANCE15.4 km
ASCENT31 m
DURATION3–3.5 hr
STEEPEST5 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 21
DOG EFFORT2.8 /5 paws
PARKING60 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.
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 Waikanae Beach Loop
Near Waikanae in Wellington, Waikanae Beach Loop runs 15.4 km as a loop.
Expect moderate going, with around 31 m of climb, pitching up to 5 % at its steepest, and takes about 3–3.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in beach walking, native forest, lakeside stretches, and river frontage. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 21 reviews.