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Mount Matheson

Mountain in New South Wales · 804 m

804 m
Elevation
79 m
Prominence
1.6 km
Hike length one way
-28.5394, 153.3011
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Mount Matheson

1.6 km
one way
80 m
of ascent
55 min
round trip

The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

796 m1.6 km · 804 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · southwest of the peak
1.6 km on foot · ↑ 80 m · about 55 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2hells hole start
parking · northeast of the peak
about 20.4 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Mount Matheson?

Mount Matheson is 804 m above sea level and lies in New South Wales. Its prominence is 79 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Mount Matheson?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 1.6 km one way with 80 m of ascent. Expect around 55 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Mount Matheson?

The nearest parking is the parking area southwest of the peak — 1.6 km on foot · ↑ 80 m · about 55 min round trip. Alternative: hells hole start (northeast of the peak) (about 20.4 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Mount Matheson in Conquer?

Yes — Mount Matheson is one of 12,733 peaks in Australia in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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