Te Ārai
Mountain in Auckland · 80 m
The hike up Te Ārai
The route starts at Te Ārai Reserve Car Park — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.
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Frequently asked questions
How high is Te Ārai?
Te Ārai is 80 m above sea level and lies in Auckland. Its prominence is 56 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.
How long is the hike up Te Ārai?
From Te Ārai Reserve Car Park it is about 0.6 km one way with 73 m of ascent. Expect around 22 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.
Where do you park for Te Ārai?
The nearest parking is Te Ārai Reserve Car Park (north of the peak) — 0.6 km on foot · ↑ 73 m · about 22 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area southeast of the peak (about 1.4 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 Te Ārai in Conquer?
Yes — Te Ārai 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.
Conquer Te Ārai in the app
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