Waitewaewae Hut Track
TrackWellington/KapitiDOC data as at 20 September 2026
About this place
The track to Waitewaewae Hut crosses a terrace above the Otaki River, before entering the bush to follow an old tramway and criss-cross several creeks. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
Nearby stops
Waitewaewae Hut
Standard • 16 bunks • Wellington/Kapiti • 3.8 km
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Parawai Lodge
Standard • 18 bunks • Wellington/Kapiti • 4.2 km
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Unnamed campsite
Wellington • 4.2 km
Penn Creek Hut
Standard • 6 bunks • Wellington/Kapiti • 5.1 km
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Ōtaki Forks Campsite
Standard • Wellington/Kapiti • 5.4 km
Non-powered/tent sites • Toilets - flush • Water from tap - not treated
All details
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times. Other pets on conservation land rules.
- Track type
- Advanced
- Walking time
- 5 - 7 hr one way
- Source data
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Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.40.85661° S, 175.27666° 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).