Where can my dog run off the lead near Upper Hutt?

Yes: 3 of the 28 walks we map near Upper Hutt let a dog off the lead, including Dobson Loop Track, Remutaka Rail Trail: Cross Creek to Summit Tunnel, Smith Creek to Cone Hut Track. Check for seasonal wildlife closures before you unclip.

Where can I stay with my dog near Upper Hutt?

We map 8 dog-friendly places to stay within about 40 km of Upper Hutt, DOC campsites and community holiday parks, each with its dog policy stated.

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Dog-friendly walks near Upper Hutt

Every dog-friendly walk and tramp we have mapped around Upper Hutt, in the Wellington region. That is 28 tracks in all, 3 where they can run and 18 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 Pakuratahi River Walk and Swingbridge Loop, and the longest is Holdsworth - Kaitoke Track at 36.9 km. Of the lot, 8 are graded easy.

28 tracks3 where they can run18 with water on the route8 places to stay

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The complete list

All 28 dog-friendly walks near Upper Hutt

Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.

Pakuratahi River Walk and Swingbridge Loop

EasyUpper Hutt

4.2 km↑92 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating

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Birchville Dam Track

EasyUpper Hutt

1.8 km↑45 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating

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Cannon Point Walkway and Hutt River Trail Loop

ModerateUpper Hutt

7.7 km↑296 m2.5–3 hr★4.6 rating

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Kaitoke to Summit Station via Remutaka Rail Trail

ModerateUpper Hutt

10 km↑154 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 rating

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Mount Climie Track

HardUpper Hutt

12 km↑690 m5–5.5 hr★4.5 rating

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Trentham Memorial Park Track

EasyUpper Hutt

1.6 km↑12 mabout 21 min★4.7 rating

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Ridge Track from Twin Lakes Road

HardUpper Hutt

14 km↑675 m5–5.5 hr★4.5 rating

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Norbett Creek to Eastern Hutt River Establishment

HardUpper Hutt

14 km↑783 m★5.0 rating

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Hutt River Trail - Silverstream to Trenthem Bridge Loop

EasyUpper Hutt

9.2 km↑26 m2–2.5 hr★4.5 rating

Swim spotGood with kids

Remutaka Cycle Trail: Station Drive Track

ModerateUpper Hutt

6.3 km↑84 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating

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Kaitoke Swingbridge Track

EasyUpper Hutt

1.8 km↑42 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating

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Dobson Loop Track

HardUpper Hutt

14 km↑746 m5.5–6 hr★4.4 rating

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Maidstone Park Loop

ModerateUpper Hutt

2.1 km↑103 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating

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Maymorn Pondy Loop Track

ModerateUpper Hutt

2.7 km↑112 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating

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Wallaceville Reserve Walk

EasyUpper Hutt

0.5 km↑0 mabout 7 min

Good with kids

Keith George Memorial Park Loop

HardUpper Hutt

2.9 km↑264 m1.5–2 hr★4.3 rating

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Holdsworth - Kaitoke Track

HardUpper Hutt

37 km↑1244 m12.5–13.5 hr★4.4 rating

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Maymorn Loop via Plateau Ridge

ModerateUpper Hutt

5.0 km↑186 m1.5–2 hr★4.2 rating

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Twin Lakes Walk

ModerateUpper Hutt

8.0 km↑230 m2–2.5 hr★4.1 rating

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Hutt River Trail: Moonshine Bridge to Awakairangi Park Loop

ModerateUpper Hutt

9.7 km↑77 m2–2.5 hr★4.0 rating

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Harcourt Park Loop

EasyUpper Hutt

1.0 km↑7 mabout 12 min★3.5 rating

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Awakairangi Park Loop

EasyUpper Hutt

4.5 km↑11 m1–1.5 hr★4.0 rating

Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids

Tutuwai Hut to Kaitoke Roadend

ModerateUpper Hutt

14 km↑342 m4–4.5 hr★3.8 rating

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Pylon Loop Track

ModerateUpper Hutt

5.5 km↑158 m1.5–2 hr★3.8 rating

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Kaitoke Roadend to Tutuwai Hut

HardUpper Hutt

28 km↑634 m8.5–9 hr★3.4 rating

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Alpha Hut to Tutuwai Hut

ModerateUpper Hutt

6.6 km↑233 m3.5–4 hr

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Remutaka Rail Trail: Cross Creek to Summit Tunnel

ModerateUpper Hutt

3.3 km↑196 m58m

Smith Creek to Cone Hut Track

Hard

10 km↑244 m2h 28m

Star ratings are average scores from the walkers who have logged each track.

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Off-leash walks near Upper Hutt

The 3 tracks around Upper 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.