Wellington · Hiking

Kapakapanui Track

6.6 mi
round trip
6,565 ft
climb
3,565 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Kapakapanui Track is an out-and-back trail, 6.6 miles each way (13 miles round trip) in Wellington, New Zealand. It runs between about 450 ft and 3,560 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,240 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Waikanae, about 4.5 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Ngatiawa, Kapakapanui and Pukeatua. For camping, Ngatiawa River Monastery and Ōtaki Forks Campsite are within about 6 miles. 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 Kapakapanui Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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