Renata-Alpha Crossing
TrackWairarapa, Wellington/KapitiDOC data as at 20 September 2026
About this place
This route crosses the southern end of the Tararua Forest Park, starting at the Akatarawa Saddle and finishing at Kaitoke.
Nearby stops
Elder Hut
Standard • 4 bunks • Wellington/Kapiti • 0.5 km
Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush • Water from tap - not treated
Renata Hut
Basic/bivvies • 6 bunks • Wellington/Kapiti • 4.6 km
Heating • Toilets - non-flush • Water from tap - not treated
Alpha Hut
Standard • 20 bunks • Wairarapa • 4.8 km
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Kime Hut
Standard • 20 bunks • Wairarapa • 5 km
Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush • Water from tap - not treated
Waiotauru Hut
Basic/bivvies • 4 bunks • Wellington/Kapiti • 5.1 km
Toilets - non-flush • Water from stream • Water supply
All details
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times. Other pets on conservation land rules.
- Track type
- Advanced
- Walking time
- 3–4 days
- Source data
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Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.40.97283° S, 175.22674° E
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Sources
- DOC Tracks (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).