Cape Kidnappers/Te Kauwae-a-Māui Route
DOC track · Hawke’s Bay
Cape Kidnappers/Te Kauwae-a-Māui Route is a 8.7 km DOC tramping track in Hawke’s Bay with 305 m of climbing and a high point of 106 m.
This route is along a beach and is subject to landslides and rockfall. It can only be attempted at low tide.
Track stats
| Distance | 8.7 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 5 hr return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 305 m |
| Elevation loss | 207 m |
| Highest point | 106 m |
| Lowest point | -1 m |
| Region | Hawke’s Bay |
| Start | -39.63997, 177.00830 |
| End | -39.64522, 177.09092 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
GPX file
Download the Cape Kidnappers/Te Kauwae-a-Māui Route GPX file (DOC's full track line with elevations) for your GPS or mapping app.
Alerts and conditions
Check current alerts on DOC before you go: tracks close for slips, floods, fire risk and pest control. The DOC page also has access, facilities and safety information.
Nearby DOC tracks
- Ōtātara Pā Historic Reserve Walk (18.0 km away)
- Mohi Bush Track (25.9 km away)
- Whakamaharatanga Walkway (26.7 km away)
- Elsthorpe Scenic Reserve Loop Track (34.9 km away)
- Tangoio Falls Scenic Reserve tracks (37.7 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Cape Kidnappers/Te Kauwae-a-Māui Route in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.