Butcher Track
DOC track · Wellington/Kapiti
Butcher Track is a 1.4 km DOC tramping track in Wellington/Kapiti with 324 m of climbing and a high point of 402 m.
Butcher Track provides magnificent views of the Wellington harbour and surrounding areas.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 324 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 402 m |
| Lowest point | 78 m |
| Region | Wellington/Kapiti |
| Start | -41.34862, 174.93518 |
| End | -41.35924, 174.93426 |
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
Campsites near the track
- Graces Stream Campsite (0.7 km from the track)
- Catchpool Valley Campsite (1.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Butcher 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
- Cattle Ridge Track (0.0 km away)
- Catchpool Loop Walk (0.4 km away)
- Mt Matthews (0.4 km away)
- Ōrongorongo Track (0.4 km away)
- Five Mile Loop Track (0.5 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Butcher 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.