Pohaturoa
Mountain in Bay of Plenty · 428 m
The hike up Pohaturoa
The route starts at Mountain Bike Rotorua Carpark — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.
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Frequently asked questions
How high is Pohaturoa?
Pohaturoa is 428 m above sea level and lies in Bay of Plenty. Its prominence is 64 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.
How long is the hike up Pohaturoa?
From Mountain Bike Rotorua Carpark it is about 1.5 km one way with 141 m of ascent. Expect around 53 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.
Where do you park for Pohaturoa?
The nearest starting point is Mountain Bike Rotorua Carpark (south of the peak) — 1.5 km on foot · ↑ 141 m · about 53 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area southwest of the peak (about 1.7 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 Pohaturoa in Conquer?
Yes — Pohaturoa 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 Pohaturoa in the app
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