Renata-Alpha Crossing
DOC track · Wairarapa
Renata-Alpha Crossing is a 19.5 km DOC tramping track in Wairarapa with 986 m of climbing and a high point of 1,369 m.
This route crosses the southern end of the Tararua Forest Park, starting at the Akatarawa Saddle and finishing at Kaitoke.
Track stats
| Distance | 19.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3-4 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced, Expert |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 986 m |
| Elevation loss | 1,635 m |
| Highest point | 1,369 m |
| Lowest point | 200 m |
| Region | Wairarapa |
| Start | -41.07073, 175.23810 |
| End | -40.96356, 175.16109 |
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
- Elder Hut (on the track)
- Renata Hut (on the track)
- Alpha Hut (0.3 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Renata-Alpha 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
- Dobson Loop Track (0.9 km away)
- Holdsworth - Kaitoke Track (0.9 km away)
- Smith Creek - Tauwharenīkau River (3.8 km away)
- Remutaka Rail Trail (10.9 km away)
- Cone Ridge Tracks (14.0 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Renata-Alpha 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.