Ōtara
Mountain in Bay of Plenty · 338 m
The hike up Ōtara
The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.
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Frequently asked questions
How high is Ōtara?
Ōtara is 338 m above sea level and lies in Bay of Plenty. Its prominence is 76 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.
How long is the hike up Ōtara?
From the nearest registered starting point it is about 5.8 km one way with 388 m of ascent. Expect around 3 h 23 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.
Where do you park for Ōtara?
The nearest parking is the parking area northeast of the peak — 5.8 km on foot · ↑ 388 m · about 3 h 23 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area northeast of the peak (about 6.1 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 Ōtara in Conquer?
Yes — Ōtara 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 Ōtara in the app
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