Record SL-700950 · Wikidata Q6921610
Kaukau
No list classifications
Elevation
445
m
1,460 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
41.2315° S,
174.7779° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMount Kaukau (Māori: [kaʉkaʉ]) is a large hill in the northern suburbs of Wellington, New Zealand near Johnsonville, Khandallah and Ngaio. The summit is 445 m (1,460 ft) above sea level and is the most visible high point in the Wellington landscape further accentuated by Wellington's main television transmitter mast, which stands 122 m (400 ft) from the summit. The city, harbour and the Remutaka and Tararua Ranges can be seen from the summit. On a clear day Mount Tapuae-o-Uenuku and the Kaikōura Ranges in the South Island may be seen, whilst northwest is the Porirua Basin and the Tasman Sea.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crows Nest | 385 m | SW 227° | 2.0 km |
| Ōtari Peak | 407 m | SW 231° | 3.2 km |
| British Peak | 375 m | SW 230° | 4.6 km |
| Te Ahumairangi Hill | 303 m | S 194° | 4.9 km |