Wellington · Hiking

Mangaone Walkway

A 4.4-mile point-to-point route in Wellington, New Zealand.

4.4 mi
one way
1,445 ft
climb
906 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Mangaone Walkway is a 4.4-mile point-to-point route in Wellington, New Zealand, inside Kaitawa Scenic Reserve. It runs between about 390 ft and 910 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,440 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Waikanae, about 3.6 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Field, Ngatiawa and Pukeatua. For camping, Ngatiawa River Monastery and Ōtaki Forks Campsite 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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