New ZealandCanterburyLake Hill

Lake Hill

Mountain in Canterbury · 762 m

762 m
Elevation
52 m
Prominence
1.4 km
Hike length one way
-43.4836, 171.1878
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Lake Hill

1.4 km
one way
70 m
of ascent
42 min
round trip

The route starts at Lake Heron Carpark — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

694 m1.4 km · 760 m

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Parking and starting point

1Lake Heron CarparkRecommended
parking · southwest of the peak
1.4 km on foot · ↑ 70 m · about 42 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · southwest of the peak
about 3.0 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · south of the peak
about 13.7 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 Lake Hill?

Lake Hill is 762 m above sea level and lies in Canterbury. Its prominence is 52 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Lake Hill?

From Lake Heron Carpark it is about 1.4 km one way with 70 m of ascent. Expect around 42 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Lake Hill?

The nearest parking is Lake Heron Carpark (southwest of the peak) — 1.4 km on foot · ↑ 70 m · about 42 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area southwest of the peak (about 3.0 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 Lake Hill in Conquer?

Yes — Lake 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 Lake Hill in the app

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