Maungarei / Mount Wellington — Attraction in Maungakiekie-Tāmaki

Who with: Two medium-sized dogs

If you’re looking for a local dog walk in the Mt Wellington / Panmure area, Mt Wellington Domain is a great option with open grassy spaces, well-kept tracks, and a peaceful vibe. It’s not as crowded as some of the bigger parks, which makes it ideal if you’ve got reactive dogs or just want a quieter walk.

There’s a loop track that’s mostly flat with a gentle incline, perfect for getting the dogs’ energy out without needing to hike. The paths are a mix of gravel and grass, and even after rain it wasn’t too muddy. My two dogs had a good trot and there was plenty of room to keep distance from others where needed.

TIP: No off-leash area here, so bring a long lead if you want your dogs to roam a bit more — but keep them under control. Also no bins along the track, so you’ll need to take your poop bags home or back to the carpark.

Easy parking at the entrance off Mountain Road, and the main loop starts right from there. No toilets or water fountains that I saw, so bring what you need.

Would I recommend it? Yes — it’s a good, low-key spot for local dog walking without the crowds, especially if you’re in Mt Wellington or...

I checked out Mount Wellington the other day, the view from the top is seriously amazing! You can see pretty much all of Auckland, like, literally sprawling out beneath you. It's a bit of a huff and puff to get up there, but totally worth it for that Insta-worthy panorama. Just a heads up, though: it can get CRAZY windy up top. And it can be chilly even when it's sunny down below, so bring a jacket or something. Oh, and pack some water, because you'll work up a thirst on the way up. Another thing – the car park is tiny. Like, maybe 8-10 cars max. If you go on a weekend, get there early or you might miss out. And speaking of missing out, don't even think about going if it looks like rain. There's absolutely nowhere to shelter, you don't want to be trekking back down that hill in a downpour. One last thing: that volcanic crater is seriously steep. If you've got little ones or anyone who's a bit wobbly on their feet, you'll want to keep a close eye on them. If you're up for a mini-adventure with a killer view, Mount Wellington is the...

Mount Wellington (officially kunanyi / Mount Wellington (/kuːˈnɑːniː/)[3]) is a mountain in the southeast of Tasmania, Australia. It is the summit of the Wellington Range and is within Wellington Park reserve. Hobart, Tasmania's capital city, is located at the foot of the mountain.

The mountain rises to 1,271 metres (4,170 ft) above sea level[1] and is frequently covered by snow, sometimes even in summer, and the lower slopes are thickly forested, but crisscrossed by many walking tracks and a few fire trails.[4] There is also a sealed narrow road to the summit, about 22 kilometres (14 mi) from Hobart central business district. An enclosed lookout near the summit has views of the city below and to the east, the Derwent estuary, and also glimpses of the World Heritage Area nearly 100 kilometres (62 mi) west. From Hobart, the most distinctive feature of Mount Wellington is the cliff of dolerite columns known as the...