EasyUpper Hutt
4.2 km↑92 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
Wellington · town
Dog-friendly walks near Upper Hutt
Every dog-friendly hike and tramp we have mapped around Upper Hutt, in the Wellington region. That is 27 tracks in all, 2 off the lead and 18 with a swim spot, each with its lead rule, real climb and nearest places to stay read straight off the terrain.
The highest-rated hike here is Pakuratahi River Walk and Swingbridge Loop, and Maymorn Loop via Plateau Ridge is one you can walk off the lead. Of the lot, 8 are graded easy.
27 tracks2 off-lead18 swim spots8 places to stay
The complete list
All 27 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.
EasyUpper Hutt
1.8 km↑45 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateUpper Hutt
7.7 km↑296 m2.5–3 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateUpper Hutt
10 km↑154 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardUpper Hutt
12 km↑690 m5–5.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyUpper Hutt
1.6 km↑12 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardUpper Hutt
14 km↑675 m5–5.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
HardUpper Hutt
14 km↑783 m★5.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyUpper Hutt
9.2 km↑26 m2–2.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateUpper Hutt
6.3 km↑84 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyUpper Hutt
1.8 km↑42 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardUpper Hutt
14 km↑746 m5.5–6 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateUpper Hutt
2.1 km↑103 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateUpper Hutt
2.7 km↑112 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyUpper Hutt
0.5 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★5.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardUpper Hutt
2.9 km↑264 m1.5–2 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
HardUpper Hutt
37 km↑1244 m12.5–13.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateUpper Hutt
5.0 km↑186 m1.5–2 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateUpper Hutt
8.0 km↑230 m2–2.5 hr★4.1 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateUpper Hutt
9.7 km↑77 m2–2.5 hr★4.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyUpper Hutt
1.0 km↑7 m0.5–1 hr★3.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyUpper Hutt
4.5 km↑11 m1–1.5 hr★4.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateUpper Hutt
14 km↑342 m4–4.5 hr★3.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateUpper Hutt
5.5 km↑158 m1.5–2 hr★3.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardUpper Hutt
28 km↑634 m8.5–9 hr★3.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateUpper Hutt
6.6 km↑233 m3.5–4 hr
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateUpper Hutt
3.3 km↑196 m58m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
Star ratings are average scores from the hikers who have walked each track.
Lead off
Off-leash walks near Upper Hutt
The 2 tracks around Upper Hutt where dogs can legally come off the lead. Off-lead access is rare on New Zealand tracks, so check for seasonal wildlife closures before you unclip.
ModerateUpper Hutt
5.0 km↑186 m1.5–2 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateUpper Hutt
3.3 km↑196 m58m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Upper Hutt
DOC campsites and community holiday parks within about 40 km that take dogs. Check each one's rules before you book.
DOC campsites
Bucks Road Campsite
Dogs on a lead
Waiohine Gorge Campsite
Dogs on a lead
Ōtaki Forks Campsite
Dogs on a lead
Boielles Campsite
Dogs on a leadCommunity holiday parks
Kaitoke Regional Park Campground
Dogs welcome 5 km away Visit their websiteWellington's Kiwi Holiday Park
Dogs welcome on a lead 5 km away Visit their websiteDry Creek Campground
Dogs welcome on a lead 17 km away Visit their websitePaekakariki Holiday Park
Dogs welcome on a lead 20 km away Visit their websiteKeep exploring
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