Wellington · Hiking

Dune Swamp Loop

1.1 mi
loop
74 ft
climb
83 ft
high point
Loop
route

Dune Swamp Loop is a 1.1-mile loop in Wellington, New Zealand. It runs between about 30 ft and 80 ft above sea level, with roughly 70 ft of climbing over the route. Dogs are not allowed. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Paekākāriki, about 1.7 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mataihuka and Wainui. For camping, Paekakariki Holiday Park and Kapiti Holiday Resort are within about 6 miles. There are 24 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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~2 min drive

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Kapakapanui Track

~15 min drive

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Wharemauku Stream Pathway

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Ara Harakeke shared path

~11 min drive

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~1 min drive

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Forest Loop Walk

~2 min drive

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Catchment View Track

~2 min drive

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Dune Swamp Loop for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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