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Johnston Hill Loop
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Walking
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Dog Friendly
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Circular Track (Loop)
Johnston Hill is one of the biggest, most visible peaks in the Outer Green Belt. The star of the forest is tawa and kohekohe trees. Higher up, above the canopy, are old podocarps. The canopy contains rewarewa, hinau and other species.
From the carpark at the top of Hatton Street in Karori, follow the path through the regenerating native forest. When you reach the peak of Johnston Hill you will have spectacular views of the city and the south coast. On your way down, turn to the right to complete the loop. The track passes through native forest back to the carpark.
Conditions
Keep dogs on leads outside dog exercise areas. Please remember to clean up after your dog and dispose of the waste appropriately.
How to get here
Start at carpark at the top of Hatton Street in Karori. For public transport options, check the Metlink website.
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More information
This track is part of the Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa track database. Herenga ā Nuku has maps and advice about public access to the outdoors.
We encourage you to continue gaining the skills and knowledge required for a safe trip. The NZ Mountain Safety Council has lots of free resources and information you can use. These can be accessed via www.mountainsafety.org.nz.
We recommend trying these online learning tools:
Additionally, check out the range of helpful videos available from the NZ Mountain Safety Council YouTube channel.
Page last updated: 23/09/2025, 3:48 pm