The Mt Kaukau Summit Hike starts from Simla Crescent in Khandallah, Wellington, at 49e Simla Crescent. It is a walking track that climbs to the summit of Mt Kaukau, and it can be walked two ways. The direct route to the summit is 1.5 kilometres and takes about 30 minutes. The full loop is 4 kilometres and takes about 3 hours.
The direct route suits a quick climb from Khandallah, and the longer loop suits anyone wanting a half-day walk in the hills above the suburb. Its start point on Simla Crescent makes it a simple walk to begin from the residential streets of Khandallah.