Mount Kaukau, Khandallah, Wellington 6035, New Zealand
Mount Kaukau, also known as Tarikākā, is in Wellington, New Zealand on the western side of the Wellington harbour near Johnsonville and Khandallah.
The summit is 445 metres above sea level and is the most visible high point in the Wellington landscape further accentuated by Wellington’s main television transmitter tower the Kordia TV transmitter mast, which stands 122m tall. There is also a compass pedestal placed at the top.
The city, harbour and the Rimutaka and Tararua Ranges can be viewed from the summit. On a clear day Mt. Tapuaeoenuku and the Bryant Range in the South Island may be seen, whilst northwest is the Porirua Basin and the expanse of the Tasman Sea. Mount Kaukau is also a field trip for primary schools.
Epic New Zealand Culture & Adventure Route © Monika Newbound
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