New ZealandAucklandTe Whau

Te Whau

Mountain in Auckland · 171 m

171 m
Elevation
104 m
Prominence
1.3 km
Hike length one way
-36.5481, 174.6956
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Te Whau

1.3 km
one way
167 m
of ascent
52 min
round trip

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

4 m1.3 km · 171 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · north of the peak
1.3 km on foot · ↑ 167 m · about 52 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · northeast of the peak
about 2.1 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Bus parking
parking · northeast of the peak
about 3.7 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 Te Whau?

Te Whau is 171 m above sea level and lies in Auckland. Its prominence is 104 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Te Whau?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 1.3 km one way with 167 m of ascent. Expect around 52 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Te Whau?

The nearest parking is the parking area north of the peak — 1.3 km on foot · ↑ 167 m · about 52 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area northeast of the peak (about 2.1 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 Whau in Conquer?

Yes — Te Whau 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 Whau in the app

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