Wellington · Hiking

Emergency Access Track

An out-and-back trail, 1.5 miles each way (3.0 miles round trip) in Wellington, New Zealand.

1.5 mi
round trip
2,538 ft
climb
1,302 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Emergency Access Track is an out-and-back trail, 1.5 miles each way (3.0 miles round trip) in Wellington, New Zealand. It runs between about 340 ft and 1,300 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,320 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest town is Ōtaki, about 8.5 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Waitatapia, Tent and Tirotiro Knob. For camping, Ōtaki Forks Campsite and Scout Camp are within about 6 miles. There are 3 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Emergency Access Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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