Kapakapanui Track
DOC track · Wellington/Kapiti
Kapakapanui Track is a 10.6 km DOC tramping track in Wellington/Kapiti with 965 m of climbing and a high point of 1,099 m.
The open summit of Kapakapanui is one of the best viewpoints in the Tararua Range.
Track stats
| Distance | 10.6 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 6-8 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 965 m |
| Elevation loss | 951 m |
| Highest point | 1,099 m |
| Lowest point | 140 m |
| Region | Wellington/Kapiti |
| Start | -40.91488, 175.12352 |
| End | -40.92122, 175.12723 |
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
- Kapakapanui Hut (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Kapakapanui 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
- Pukeatua Track (4.4 km away)
- Parata Track (5.7 km away)
- Te Au Track (5.7 km away)
- Kohekohe Walk (5.8 km away)
- Fenceline Walk (9.0 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Kapakapanui 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.