Castle Hill
Mountain in Canterbury · 920 m
The hike up Castle Hill
The route starts at Castle Hill (Kura Tawhiti) Car Park — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.
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Frequently asked questions
How high is Castle Hill?
Castle Hill is 920 m above sea level and lies in Canterbury. Its prominence is 34 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.
How long is the hike up Castle Hill?
From Castle Hill (Kura Tawhiti) Car Park it is about 2.2 km one way with 195 m of ascent. Expect around 1 h 22 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.
Where do you park for Castle Hill?
The nearest parking is Castle Hill (Kura Tawhiti) Car Park (south of the peak) — 2.2 km on foot · ↑ 195 m · about 1 h 22 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area north of the peak (about 6.0 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 Castle Hill in Conquer?
Yes — Castle Hill 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 Castle Hill in the app
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