New ZealandCanterburyCass Peak

Cass Peak

Mountain in Canterbury · 545 m

545 m
Elevation
85 m
Prominence
0.7 km
Hike length one way
-43.6358, 172.6239
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Cass Peak

0.7 km
one way
66 m
of ascent
24 min
round trip

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

471 m685 m · 535 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · northeast of the peak
0.7 km on foot · ↑ 66 m · about 24 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · southwest of the peak
about 0.7 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3John Jameson Lookout
parking · north of the peak
about 1.1 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 Cass Peak?

Cass Peak is 545 m above sea level and lies in Canterbury. Its prominence is 85 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Cass Peak?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 0.7 km one way with 66 m of ascent. Expect around 24 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Cass Peak?

The nearest parking is the parking area northeast of the peak — 0.7 km on foot · ↑ 66 m · about 24 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area southwest of the peak (about 0.7 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 Cass Peak in Conquer?

Yes — Cass Peak 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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