RidgeflowBig Bend Track
Wellington · New Zealand
Distance3.1 km (1.9 mi)along the line
Climb111 m (364 ft)81 m (266 ft) down
High point169 m (554 ft)lowest 121 m (397 ft)
DOC's time1 hr 30 min one way from Turere Bridgeas DOC publishes it
Walking time58 minone way, moving, our estimate
GradeIntermediateDOC
Elevation profile
Map
Pink: the track. Green dot: the start. Orange: huts.
About the track
The Big Bend Track follows the Ōrongorongo River and connects the Ōrongorongo Track with the Whakanui Track.
Huts on or near the track
- Haurangi Hut (156 m, bookable)
- Raukawa Lodge (119 m, bookable)
- Tūrere Lodge (135 m, bookable)
Big Bend Track on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.