Starts where the Orongorongo Track reaches the river and progresses up the river for about 3.3 km. At its end various other tracks start, including the Mount Matthews Track to 941 m asl.
OSM map layer · LineString
-41.33, 174.99 · rel 11769351
-41.33, 174.99 · rel 11769351
Big Bend Track
3,4 km from start to finish .
Wellington · -41.33°N ·
174.99°E
3,4km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Remote
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Big Bend Track is 3.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Big Bend Track takes approximately 51 min to complete.
No, Big Bend Track is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Big Bend Track starts near coordinates -41.3406, 174.9773.
Big Bend Track is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Big Bend Track is maintained and managed by Greater Wellington Regional Council.