Te Au Track
DOC track · Wellington/Kapiti
Te Au Track is a 4.1 km DOC tramping track in Wellington/Kapiti with 380 m of climbing and a high point of 520 m.
The track climbs to 521 m and offers panoramic views of the Waikanae Estuary and Kapiti Island.
Track stats
| Distance | 4.1 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 – 4 hr from Huia Street |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 380 m |
| Elevation loss | 385 m |
| Highest point | 520 m |
| Lowest point | 133 m |
| Region | Wellington/Kapiti |
| Start | -40.87629, 175.07955 |
| End | -40.86469, 175.08499 |
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
GPX file
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Parata Track (0.0 km away)
- Kohekohe Walk (0.2 km away)
- Pukeatua Track (4.5 km away)
- Waikanae Link Track (5.5 km away)
- Kapakapanui Track (5.7 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Te Au 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.