Kapakapanui
Kapakapanui is a foothill of the Tararuas, and as such, offers great views of the Tararuas themselves (and of the Southern Crossing).
For a detailed description of the loop track up Kapakapanui, see the Tramper.co.nz’s ‘A Vague Guide to Mt. Kapakapanui’ or Mike McGavin’s first Kapakapanui trip or Mike McGavin’s second Kapakapanui trip
| List Status | Official |
| Elevation | 1,102 m (3,615 ft) |
| Location/List | North Island, New Zealand |
| Region | Wellington |
| Location Coordinates | 40° 55′ 57″ S, 175° 9′ 43″ E |
| Nearest Town/s | Waikanae, Wellington
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| Geology | Sedimentary |
| Recommended Route | |
|---|---|
Duration  |
6-8 hours (return) |
| Distance | 11.0 km (6.8 mi) |
| Start/End Points | Ngatiawa Road |
| Difficulty |
Hard |
| Track conditions |
Track, Steep embankments |
| Season |
All year |
| Sights | Views , Views of Kapiti Coast, Kapiti Island, and the Tararuas. |
| Hazards | Can be slippery. |
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