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Off-lead OKEasy

Atiwhakatu Track

Wellington

12345.0 km510 m
↑ 97 m gain↓ 263 m descenthigh 510 msteepest 39 %
DISTANCE5.0 km
ASCENT97 m
DURATION1h 9m
STEEPEST39 %
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Route and dog-access details for this walk come from the Department of Conservation, licensed CC BY 4.0.

Nearest emergency vetMassey University Pet Emergency Centre (Te Pokapu Ohotata), Palmerston North~65 min drive · 24/7
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The route

Good to know

Dogs can run off-lead here, one of only 287 tracks in Aotearoa where that’s allowed.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet track

About Atiwhakatu Track

Atiwhakatu Track is a track of 5.0 km, in Wellington.

Graded easy, it climbs about 97 m overall, pitching up to 39 % at its steepest, and takes about 1h 9m to walk.

Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Atiwhakatu Track?

Yes. Atiwhakatu Track is one of only 287 tracks in New Zealand where dogs can legally run off the lead. Check for seasonal wildlife closures before you unclip.

How long is Atiwhakatu Track?

Atiwhakatu Track is 5.0 km with roughly 97 m of climb and takes about 1h 9m.

Where dogs are welcome in NZGear checklist for dog hikes

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