Field Hut and Table Top
DOC track · Wellington/Kapiti
Field Hut and Table Top is a 5.1 km DOC tramping track in Wellington/Kapiti with 705 m of climbing and a high point of 860 m.
The day trip to Table Top is the classic climb to the tops of the western Tararua Range.
Track stats
| Distance | 5.1 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 5 – 6 hr return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Intermediate |
| Track type | Easy Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 705 m |
| Elevation loss | 23 m |
| Highest point | 860 m |
| Lowest point | 179 m |
| Region | Wellington/Kapiti |
| Start | -40.87608, 175.23460 |
| End | -40.90781, 175.25621 |
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
- Field Hut (on the track)
- Parawai Lodge (0.4 km from the track)
Campsites near the track
- Ōtaki Forks Campsite (1.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Field Hut and Table Top 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
- Tararua Southern Crossing (0.0 km away)
- Waitewaewae Hut Track (0.2 km away)
- Arcus Loop Track (0.5 km away)
- Fenceline Walk (1.3 km away)
- Mangaone Walkway (6.6 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Field Hut and Table Top in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.