New ZealandAucklandMount Hobson

Mount Hobson

Mountain in Auckland · 143 m

143 m
Elevation
57 m
Prominence
1.0 km
Hike length one way
-36.8775, 174.7875
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Mount Hobson

1.0 km
one way
56 m
of ascent
32 min
round trip

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

85 m979 m · 140 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking area
parking · southeast of the peak
1.0 km on foot · ↑ 56 m · about 32 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Mount Hobson?

Mount Hobson is 143 m above sea level and lies in Auckland. Its prominence is 57 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Mount Hobson?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 1.0 km one way with 56 m of ascent. Expect around 32 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Mount Hobson?

The nearest parking is the parking area southeast of the peak — 1.0 km on foot · ↑ 56 m · about 32 min round trip. In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Mount Hobson in Conquer?

Yes — Mount Hobson is one of 5,687 peaks in New Zealand 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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