Off-lead OKHard
Waitewaewae Hut Track
Otaki · Wellington · Point to Point
↑ 635 m gain↓ 424 m descenthigh 536 msteepest 30 %
DISTANCE11.1 km
ASCENT635 m
STEEPEST30 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · HIKERS 3.6 · 11
DOG EFFORT4.3 /5 paws
PARKING20 m away
Nearest emergency vetWellington After Hours Veterinary Clinic, Wellington
04 473 7545
The route
Good to know
Dogs can run off-lead here, one of only 287 tracks in Aotearoa where that’s allowed.
River swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dog
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.
About Waitewaewae Hut Track
This long track follows 11.1 km as a point-to-point, near Otaki in Wellington.
It sits at the hard end and gains roughly 635 m, pitching up to 30 % at its steepest.
Along the way there are river frontage and big views. Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one. Hikers rate it 3.6 / 5 across 11 reviews.