Wellington · Hiking

Turbine Track

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1.0 mi
round trip: 1,010 ft
climb: 1,221 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Turbine Track is an out-and-back trail, 1.0 miles each way (2.0 miles round trip) in Wellington, New Zealand. It runs between about 700 ft and 1,220 ft above sea level, with roughly 250 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Wellington, about 2.3 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Wright Hill, Hawkins Hill and Mount Alfred. Trickle Falls is within about 3 miles. There are 64 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 Turbine Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.