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Taumaiti

Mountain in Auckland · 171 m

171 m
Elevation
64 m
Prominence
2.3 km
Hike length one way
-36.8867, 174.4436
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Taumaiti

2.3 km
one way
178 m
of ascent
1 h 17 min
round trip

The route starts at Lake Wainamu Car Park — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

8 m2.3 km · 164 m

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Parking and starting point

1Lake Wainamu Car ParkRecommended
parking · northeast of the peak
2.3 km on foot · ↑ 178 m · about 1 h 17 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Bethells Beach Car Park
parking · southeast of the peak
about 3.2 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · southeast of the peak
about 11.8 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 Taumaiti?

Taumaiti is 171 m above sea level and lies in Auckland. Its prominence is 64 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Taumaiti?

From Lake Wainamu Car Park it is about 2.3 km one way with 178 m of ascent. Expect around 1 h 17 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Taumaiti?

The nearest parking is Lake Wainamu Car Park (northeast of the peak) — 2.3 km on foot · ↑ 178 m · about 1 h 17 min round trip. Alternative: Bethells Beach Car Park (southeast of the peak) (about 3.2 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 Taumaiti in Conquer?

Yes — Taumaiti 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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