Waikanae Link Track
DOC track · Wellington/Kapiti
Waikanae Link Track is a 1.8 km DOC walk in Wellington/Kapiti with 0 m of climbing and a high point of 17 m.
Walk through Waikanae Estuary Scientific Reserve on this easy track. The reserve provides native habitat for wildlife moving between the mountains, river, and sea. It is part of the Te Araroa Trail.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.8 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 20 min one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easiest |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 0 m |
| Elevation loss | 11 m |
| Highest point | 17 m |
| Lowest point | 2 m |
| Region | Wellington/Kapiti |
| Start | -40.87739, 175.01366 |
| End | -40.87762, 174.99807 |
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
Download the Waikanae Link 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
- Kohekohe Walk (5.4 km away)
- Parata Track (5.5 km away)
- Te Au Track (5.5 km away)
- Kapiti Island tracks and walks (7.5 km away)
- Kapakapanui Track (10.1 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
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