On-leadModerate
Wellington Waterfront to Botanical Garden
Wellington · Out & Back
↑ 121 m gain↓ 121 m descenthigh 123 msteepest 17 %
DISTANCE6.3 km
ASCENT121 m
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST17 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 64
DOG EFFORT2.6 /5 paws
PARKING200 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 Wellington Waterfront to Botanical Garden
In Wellington, Wellington Waterfront to Botanical Garden runs 6.3 km as an out-and-back.
Expect moderate going, with around 121 m of climb, pitching up to 17 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.
The track takes in beach walking, native forest, lakeside stretches, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 64 reviews.