ModerateLower Hutt
9.3 km↑507 m3.5–4 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
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Dog-friendly walks near Lower Hutt
Every dog-friendly walk and tramp we have mapped around Lower Hutt, in the Wellington region. That is 39 tracks in all, 1 where they can run and 14 with water on the route, each with its dog access, real climb and nearest places to stay read straight off the terrain.
The highest-rated walk here is Belmont Trig Loop, and the longest is Hutt River Trail at 30.1 km. Of the lot, 8 are graded easy.
39 tracks1 where they can run14 with water on the route7 places to stay
The complete list
All 39 dog-friendly walks near Lower Hutt
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
ModerateLower Hutt
2.7 km↑120 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateLower Hutt
8.4 km↑142 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateLower Hutt
4.2 km↑232 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateLower Hutt
7.6 km↑231 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateLower Hutt
11 km↑522 m4–4.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardLower Hutt
14 km↑654 m5–5.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateLower Hutt
2.6 km↑207 m1–1.5 hr★4.8 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateLower Hutt
4.5 km↑287 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateLower Hutt
11 km↑503 m4–4.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateLower Hutt
5.0 km↑319 m2–2.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyLower Hutt
5.3 km↑3 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateLower Hutt
8.2 km↑364 m3–3.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardLower Hutt
22 km↑591 m6.5–7 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateLower Hutt
5.1 km↑325 m2–2.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateLower Hutt
1.3 km↑54 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateLower Hutt
3.2 km↑252 m1.5–2 hr★5.0 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardLower Hutt
14 km↑770 m5.5–6 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyLower Hutt
7.2 km↑10 m1.5–2 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateLower Hutt
30 km↑97 m6.5–7 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardLower Hutt
9.0 km↑460 m3–3.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateLower Hutt
8.2 km↑325 m2.5–3 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateLower Hutt
2.9 km↑263 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyLower Hutt
3.5 km↑6 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
HardLower Hutt
23 km↑343 m6–6.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateLower Hutt
3.9 km↑252 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateLower Hutt
3.4 km↑202 m1–1.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyLower Hutt
2.1 km↑42 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyLower Hutt
1.0 km↑0 mabout 11 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyLower Hutt
0.6 km↑0 mabout 8 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateLower Hutt
8.2 km↑342 m3–3.5 hr★4.2 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateLower Hutt
2.9 km↑165 m1–1.5 hr★4.2 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateLower Hutt
13 km↑466 m4.5–5 hr★4.2 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateLower Hutt
7.2 km↑326 m2.5–3 hr★4.0 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyLower Hutt
0.5 km↑0 mabout 5 min★3.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateLower Hutt
7.4 km↑221 m2–2.5 hr★3.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateLower Hutt
10.0 km↑492 m3.5–4 hr★3.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyLower Hutt
6.0 km↑17 m1–1.5 hr★3.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateLower Hutt
3.0 km↑218 m57 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
Star ratings are average scores from the walkers who have logged each track.
Room to run
Off-leash walks near Lower Hutt
The 1 track around Lower Hutt where a dog can legally run off the lead. Rare enough on New Zealand tracks to be worth the drive, and worth checking for seasonal wildlife closures before you unclip.
EasyLower Hutt
1.0 km↑0 mabout 11 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Lower Hutt
DOC campsites and community holiday parks within about 40 km that take dogs. Check each one's rules before you book.
DOC campsites
Catchpool Valley Campsite
Dogs allowed
Corner Creek Campsite
Dogs allowed
Putangirua Pinnacles Campsite
Dogs allowedCommunity holiday parks
Dry Creek Campground
Dogs welcome 10 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyWellington's Kiwi Holiday Park
Dogs welcome 21 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyPaekakariki Holiday Park
Dogs welcome 29 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyKaitoke Regional Park Campground
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