Climbs steeply to top of Mount Matthews (941 m). Outstanding views of Wellington Harbour and Wairarapa, Tararua and Kaikoura ranges. Complete route from Catchpool Carpark, Orongorongo Track and Big Bend Track: about 12 km one way.
OSM map layer · LineString
-41.34, 175.01 · rel 11769352
-41.34, 175.01 · rel 11769352
Mount Matthews Track
3,9 km from start to Mount Matthews through alpine terrain and mountains.
Wellington · -41.34°N ·
175.01°E
3,9km
Distance
+4m
Ascent
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
19
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
1× summit
South Saddle
viewpoint ·
137 m off route
2,5 km
63%
Mount Matthews
summit ·
25 m off route
3,9 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Mount Matthews Track is 3.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Mount Matthews Track takes approximately 59 min to complete.
No, Mount Matthews Track is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Mount Matthews Track starts near coordinates -41.3268, 175.0042.
Mount Matthews Track is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Mount Matthews Track is maintained and managed by Department of Conservation.