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Matiu/Somes Island gun emplacements track

Wellington · New Zealand

Distance0.4 km (0.2 mi)along the line
Climb19 m (62 ft)29 m (95 ft) down
High point66 m (217 ft)lowest 36 m (118 ft)
DOC's time30 min returnas DOC publishes it
Walking time7 minone way, moving, our estimate
GradeEasyDOC

Elevation profile

66 m 36 m 0 km0.4 km

Map

Map: LINZ Topo50, Toitū Te Whenua LINZ, CC BY 4.0

Pink: the track. Green dot: the start. Blue: campsites.

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About the track

Walk to the top of Matiu/Somes Island, to see gun emplacements built during World War II and enjoy 360 degree views.

Campsites

Matiu/Somes Island gun emplacements track on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.