On-leadModerate
Whitireia Park Big Loop
Porirua · Wellington · Loop
↑ 149 m gain↓ 149 m descenthigh 94 msteepest 13 %
DISTANCE8.5 km
ASCENT149 m
DURATION2–2.5 hr
STEEPEST13 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 96
DOG EFFORT2.7 /5 paws
PARKING20 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.
Beach swimOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends3 stiles on route
About Whitireia Park Big Loop
Near Porirua in Wellington, Whitireia Park Big Loop runs 8.5 km as a loop.
It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 149 m, pitching up to 13 % at its steepest, and takes about 2–2.5 hr to walk.
Along the way there are beach walking, big views, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 96 reviews.