On-leadModerate
Windturbine to Red Rocks
Wellington · Point to Point
↑ 325 m gain↓ 688 m descenthigh 486 msteepest 33 %
DISTANCE12.1 km
ASCENT325 m
DURATION4.5–5 hr
STEEPEST33 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 34
DOG EFFORT4.0 /5 paws
PARKING80 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 surfaceCattle grid on routeStile on route
About Windturbine to Red Rocks
Windturbine to Red Rocks is a point-to-point of 12.1 km, in Wellington.
Expect moderate going, with around 325 m of climb, pitching up to 33 % at its steepest, and takes about 4.5–5 hr to walk.
Walkers come for beach walking and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 34 reviews.