New ZealandCanterburyBald Hills

Bald Hills

Mountain in Canterbury · 565 m

565 m
Elevation
108 m
Prominence
10.6 km
Hike length one way
-43.1922, 172.2783
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Bald Hills

10.6 km
one way
374 m
of ascent
5 h 19 min
round trip

The route starts at Blowhard Track carpark — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

296 m10.6 km · 551 m

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Parking and starting point

1Blowhard Track carparkRecommended
parking · east of the peak
10.6 km on foot · ↑ 374 m · about 5 h 19 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · southwest of the peak
about 12.5 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · east of the peak
about 13.4 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 Bald Hills?

Bald Hills is 565 m above sea level and lies in Canterbury. Its prominence is 108 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Bald Hills?

From Blowhard Track carpark it is about 10.6 km one way with 374 m of ascent. Expect around 5 h 19 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Bald Hills?

The nearest parking is Blowhard Track carpark (east of the peak) — 10.6 km on foot · ↑ 374 m · about 5 h 19 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area southwest of the peak (about 12.5 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 Bald Hills in Conquer?

Yes — Bald Hills 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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