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Dogs allowedHard

Wind Turbine and Wrights Hill via Tip Track

Wellington · Out & Back

510152023.9 km423 m
↑ 747 m gain↓ 747 m descenthigh 423 msteepest 21 %
DISTANCE24.3 km
ASCENT747 m
DURATION8–9 hr
STEEPEST21 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · WALKERS 4.5 · 38
DOG EFFORT4.4 /5 paws
PARKING230 m away

This walk comes from licensed public walk data and is being progressively confirmed against the authorities. Signs on the day always win. Evidence: inferred from the licensed data only. Walked it and read the sign? Send us the rule and this line retires. How we check dog rules.

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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.

Lake swimForest shadeStile on route
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.
A multi-day expedition, not an afternoon walk. Plan for huts, weather and full backcountry gear.

About Wind Turbine and Wrights Hill via Tip Track

Wind Turbine and Wrights Hill via Tip Track covers 24.3 km, in Wellington, walked as an out-and-back.

Graded hard, it climbs about 747 m overall, pitching up to 21 % at its steepest, and takes about 8–9 hr to walk.

Walkers come for native forest, lakeside stretches, big views, and wildflowers. 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 4.5 / 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 Wind Turbine and Wrights Hill via Tip Track?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Wind Turbine and Wrights Hill via Tip 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 Wind Turbine and Wrights Hill via Tip Track?

Wind Turbine and Wrights Hill via Tip Track is 24.3 km with roughly 747 m of climb and takes about 8–9 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Wind Turbine and Wrights Hill via Tip Track?

Yes, the track has lake access where a dog can cool off. In warm months check the LAWA water quality map for toxic algae warnings first.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Wind Turbine and Wrights Hill via Tip Track?

Yes. The closest is Catchpool Valley Campsite, about 14 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

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