Big Bend Track
DOC track · Wellington/Kapiti
Big Bend Track is a 3.1 km DOC tramping track in Wellington/Kapiti with 101 m of climbing and a high point of 169 m.
The Big Bend Track follows the Ōrongorongo River and connects the Ōrongorongo Track with the Whakanui Track.
Track stats
| Distance | 3.1 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 30 min one way from Turere Bridge |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Intermediate |
| Track type | Easy Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 101 m |
| Elevation loss | 70 m |
| Highest point | 169 m |
| Lowest point | 120 m |
| Region | Wellington/Kapiti |
| Start | -41.34057, 174.97655 |
| End | -41.32626, 175.00357 |
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
- Tūrere Lodge (on the track)
- Haurangi Hut (on the track)
- Raukawa Lodge (0.3 km from the track)
- Jans Hut (0.3 km from the track)
- Boar Inn (0.8 km from the track)
- Papatahi Hut (1.4 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Big Bend 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.
Nearby DOC tracks
- McKerrow Track (0.3 km away)
- Clay Ridge Track (2.8 km away)
- Butcher Track (3.6 km away)
- Cattle Ridge Track (3.6 km away)
- Catchpool Loop Walk (3.9 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Big Bend 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.