Adventure Wellington

Colonial Knob to Mount Kaukau (OTT)

January 19 · 9:15 AM
Kenepuru Railway Station

What we’ll be doing: At 468 metres, Colonial Knob is the highest point along Wellington’s western hills, it’s home to a radar outpost of the Airways Corporation, and on a nice day there are some good views over to the south island, including features like the Kaikoura Range.

Te Araroa is a project to connect a continuous walking route along the entire length of New Zealand and thanks to that project it’s now possible to get through some private land and onto the side of Mt Kaukau (through the Spicer Forest). Approx 6km of this walk will be along rural roads.

Mount Kaukau is the highest point overlooking Wellington Harbour and well worth the hike for the views at the top.

Duration: 6 – 7hours (at least 15km of walking)

Getting there: We will do this walk by public transport starting at Kenepuru Train Station and ending at Khandallah Train Station.

Difficulty: 8/10, a very good level of fitness required (there are steep sections, with a lot of up and down, the potential for wet feet and exposed sections; see FAQ for more info)

What to bring: Wind and waterproof outer, warm clothing (layers as the climate will change a number of times along this walk), something for lunch, water and hiking boots.

OTT in the event title stands for Oxfam Trailwalker Training. That means that this walk is extremely suitable as training for AW-members preparing for the Oxfam Trailwalker in April 2013. But of course other AW members are welcome on the walk as well.

(If you are an AW Oxfam walker and the walk is already full, sign up for the waiting list with the comment "oxfam trailwalker" and we'll bump you to the attendee list)

DISCLAIMER
Whilst every possible assistance will be offered, Adventure Wellington Trust, the Trustees, Event Organisers/hosts and members cannot be held responsible for any accident, injuries or losses sustained leading up to, during, or after an event

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Iris Z

Thanks team,I enjoyed the day.

0 · January 19
Shirley

On way

0 · January 19
Christian Delgado

Heading to the train station now :)

0 · January 19
Christian Delgado

Just playing safe guys. I'm still going but just in case I'm too tired I'm RSVPing no

1 · January 18
- Virantha
  
  You'll be fine, have maté! ;)
  
  0 · January 18
Michael Harvey

Hey Eirene, you are on both walks and kiwiburn, you are fast, but are you that fast?

0 · January 18
Michael Harvey

Anyone driving out this way in the morning?

0 · January 18
Eugene Coneglan

Going to give my achilles a rest .....

0 · January 16
aka Joe

Let's go all the way long onto the Skyline Walk, ending up on Makara Rd!

0 · January 6
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- Christian Delgado
  
  I did that last time and it was fun :)
  
  1 · January 15
- Christian Delgado
  
  Ended up in karori then walk into town
  
  0 · January 15
- aka Joe
  
  It's a nice workout :)
  
  0 · January 15
Michael Harvey

Weak, lets go all the way to the Sprig and Fern!

0 · December 13
- Chris Campbell
  
  Keep your eyes peeled mr harvey....thats coming up soon!
  
  0 · December 15
- Christian Delgado
  
  Lets do it!!! I'm with Harvey
  
  0 · January 15
Jolene Butson

OTT team member

0 · December 18
Letizia

I would be interested in an under the top version.

0 · December 15