Mt Matthews
DOC track · Wellington/Kapiti
Mt Matthews is a 11.4 km DOC tramping track in Wellington/Kapiti with 1,035 m of climbing and a high point of 927 m.
Fit trampers can climb the tallest peak in the Remutaka range (941m) and the nearest to Wellington.
Track stats
| Distance | 11.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 11 - 12 hr return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 1,035 m |
| Elevation loss | 183 m |
| Highest point | 927 m |
| Lowest point | 69 m |
| Region | Wellington/Kapiti |
| Start | -41.34895, 174.93032 |
| End | -41.35202, 175.01433 |
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 (0.2 km from the track)
- Jans Hut (0.3 km from the track)
- Boar Inn (0.5 km from the track)
- Papatahi Hut (1.0 km from the track)
Campsites near the track
- Catchpool Valley Campsite (0.7 km from the track)
- Graces Stream Campsite (0.7 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Mt Matthews 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
- Ōrongorongo Track (0.0 km away)
- Catchpool Loop Walk (0.1 km away)
- Five Mile Loop Track (0.1 km away)
- Middle Ridge Track (0.1 km away)
- Nga Taonga Nature Walk (0.1 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Mt Matthews in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.