Papatahi Crossing

Wellington · New Zealand

Distance20.5 km (12.7 mi)all 3 sections

Climb1,334 m (4,377 ft)1,248 m (4,094 ft) down

High point897 m (2,943 ft)lowest 20 m (66 ft)

DOC's time12 hras DOC publishes it

GradeAdvancedDOC

This track is mapped in 3 separate sections, so there is no single profile or walking time. Climb is added up section by section.

Map

Map: LINZ NZ Topo, Toitū Te Whenua LINZ, CC BY 4.0

Pink: the track. Orange: huts.

Plan it with offline topo maps: try it for 14 days

About the track

Fit and experienced hikers can cross the Remutaka Range via Papatahi (902 m) from mid-Ōrongorongo valley to the Wairarapa side of the Remutaka Forest Park.

Huts on or near the track

Haurangi Hut (156 m, bookable)
Raukawa Lodge (119 m, bookable)
Tūrere Lodge (135 m, bookable)
Wharepapa Hut (187 m)

Papatahi Crossing on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.