Aorangi Crossing
DOC track · Wairarapa
Aorangi Crossing is a 24.6 km DOC tramping track in Wairarapa with 1,817 m of climbing and a high point of 737 m.
Cross the Aorangi Range from Putangirua Pinnacles to Cape Palliser.
Track stats
| Distance | 24.6 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2-3 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 1,817 m |
| Elevation loss | 1,570 m |
| Highest point | 737 m |
| Lowest point | 20 m |
| Region | Wairarapa |
| Start | -41.60009, 175.25815 |
| End | -41.44401, 175.24722 |
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
Huts near the track
- Kawakawa Hut (on the track)
- Pararaki Hut (on the track)
- Mangatoetoe Hut (on the track)
- Washpool Hut (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Aorangi Crossing 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
- Pinnacles Ridge Track (16.7 km away)
- Papatahi Crossing (31.0 km away)
- Big Bend Track (37.2 km away)
- McKerrow Track (37.4 km away)
- Butcher Track (38.8 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Aorangi Crossing in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.