Te Au Track

Track category

Tramping track

Time:

3 - 4 hr to Huia Street

Description

Olearia paniculata or akiraho can be seen on the Te Au Track. Photo: Jeremy Rolfe.
Olearia paniculata (akiraho) can be
seen on the Te Au Track

A marked route leads north from the lookout. Te Au Track is suitable for well-equipped and experienced trampers.

Getting there

The main entrance to Hemi Matenga Scenic Reserve is at Tui Crescent, where there is a small parking area by a reservoir.

Follow Parata Walking Track to the lookout.

Plan and prepare

Before you go into the outdoors, tell someone your plans and leave a date to raise the alarm if you haven't returned. To do this, use the New Zealand Outdoors Intentions process on the AdventureSmart website. It is endorsed by New Zealand's search and rescue agencies and provides three simple options to tell someone you trust the details about your trip.

Weather

NZ weather

Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

Learn more

Read important notices about DOC managed areas in the Wellington region

Plan and prepare for your trip

The Great Walks

Wellington NZ website

Federated Mountain Clubs website

Stop the spread of didymo
Check, Clean, Dry
all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Safety alerts for Wellington/Kapiti tracks

Contacts

Wellington Visitor Centre
Phone: +64 4 384 7770
Address: 18 Manners Street
Wellington
Email: wellingtonvc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details
Kapiti Wellington Area Office
Phone: +64 4 472 5821
Email: wellingtonvc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details

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