Whakanui Track
DOC track · Wellington/Kapiti
Whakanui Track is a 8.5 km DOC tramping track in Wellington/Kapiti with 542 m of climbing and a high point of 645 m.
This track leads from Wainuiomata to the Ōrongorongo River and offers views of the Remutaka Range and surrounding areas.
Track stats
| Distance | 8.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 7 hrs to Wainuiomata |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 542 m |
| Elevation loss | 492 m |
| Highest point | 645 m |
| Lowest point | 102 m |
| Region | Wellington/Kapiti |
| Start | -41.27660, 174.96996 |
| End | -41.32626, 175.00357 |
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
- Haurangi Hut (0.5 km from the track)
- Papatahi Hut (1.3 km from the track)
- Tūrere Lodge (1.8 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Whakanui 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
- Big Bend Track (7.1 km away)
- McKerrow Track (7.1 km away)
- Clay Ridge Track (7.7 km away)
- Butcher Track (8.5 km away)
- Cattle Ridge Track (8.5 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Whakanui 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.