Pukeatua Track
DOC track · Wellington/Kapiti
Pukeatua Track is a 12.1 km DOC tramping track in Wellington/Kapiti with 783 m of climbing and a high point of 806 m.
Pukeatua Track connects Otaki Forks to Waikanae. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
Track stats
| Distance | 12.1 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 9 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 783 m |
| Elevation loss | 693 m |
| Highest point | 806 m |
| Lowest point | 143 m |
| Region | Wellington/Kapiti |
| Start | -40.87603, 175.13343 |
| End | -40.88108, 175.21680 |
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
- Parawai Lodge (1.5 km from the track)
- Kapakapanui Hut (1.9 km from the track)
Campsites near the track
- Ōtaki Forks Campsite (0.5 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Pukeatua 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
- Kapakapanui Track (4.4 km away)
- Parata Track (4.5 km away)
- Te Au Track (4.5 km away)
- Kohekohe Walk (4.7 km away)
- Mangaone Walkway (5.2 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Pukeatua 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.