Atene Skyline Track

DOC track · Manawatu/Whanganui

Atene Skyline Track is a 12.2 km DOC tramping track in Manawatu/Whanganui with 691 m of climbing and a high point of 565 m.

Atene Skyline Track
Photo: Department of Conservation

The Atene Skyline Track has spectacular views and a campsite for trampers wanting to stay the night.

— Department of Conservation, CC BY 4.0

Track stats

Distance12.2 km
Time (DOC)6 - 8 hr one way
Difficulty (DOC)Advanced
Track typeTramping Track
Elevation gain691 m
Elevation loss691 m
Highest point565 m
Lowest point40 m
RegionManawatu/Whanganui
Start-39.72711, 175.13881
End-39.72607, 175.15406

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

Elevation profile of Atene Skyline TrackElevation from 40 m to 563 m over 12.24 km.0 m200 m400 m600 m0 km5 km10 km
Elevation from 40 m to 563 m over 12.24 km.

Huts near the track

Campsites near the track

GPX file

Download the Atene Skyline Track 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.

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Plan it offline in TrailTreks

Plan Atene Skyline Track in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.