Renata Ridge Track
- 7.1 mi
- round trip
- 5,499 ft
- climb
- 4,452 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Renata Ridge Track is an out-and-back trail, 7.1 miles each way (14 miles round trip) in Wellington, New Zealand. It runs between about 2,140 ft and 4,450 ft above sea level, with roughly 4,020 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Waikanae, about 8.2 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Renata, Kākānui and Kapakapanui. For camping, Ngatiawa River Monastery is 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 Renata Ridge Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
