Waitewaewae Hut Track
DOC track · Wellington/Kapiti
Waitewaewae Hut Track is a 9.8 km DOC tramping track in Wellington/Kapiti with 613 m of climbing and a high point of 540 m.
The track to Waitewaewae Hut crosses a terrace above the Otaki River, before entering the bush to follow an old tramway and criss-cross several creeks. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
Track stats
| Distance | 9.8 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 5 - 7 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 613 m |
| Elevation loss | 464 m |
| Highest point | 540 m |
| Lowest point | 102 m |
| Region | Wellington/Kapiti |
| Start | -40.87455, 175.23491 |
| End | -40.83100, 175.30618 |
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
- Waitewaewae Hut (on the track)
- Parawai Lodge (0.3 km from the track)
Campsites near the track
- Ōtaki Forks Campsite (1.3 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Waitewaewae Hut 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
- Tararua Southern Crossing (0.2 km away)
- Field Hut and Table Top (0.2 km away)
- Arcus Loop Track (0.4 km away)
- Fenceline Walk (1.4 km away)
- Mangaone Walkway (6.5 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Waitewaewae Hut 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.