Wellington · Hiking

Moana Road Route

0.6 mi
round trip: 932 ft
climb: 688 ft
high point: Out and back
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Moana Road Route is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.2 miles round trip) in Wellington, New Zealand. It runs between about 180 ft and 690 ft above sea level, with roughly 210 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Lower Hutt, about 5.0 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Hawtrey, Lowry and Prouse. For camping, Matiu / Somes Island Campsite and Wellington Top 10 Holiday Park are within about 6 miles. There are 25 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 Moana Road Route for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.