New ZealandCanterburyMount Sinclair

Mount Sinclair

Mountain in Canterbury · 841 m

841 m
Elevation
198 m
Prominence
3.6 km
Hike length one way
-43.7169, 172.8600
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Mount Sinclair

3.6 km
one way
497 m
of ascent
2 h 24 min
round trip

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

344 m3.6 km · 836 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · west of the peak
3.6 km on foot · ↑ 497 m · about 2 h 24 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Rod Donald Hut
mountain hut · west of the peak
about 7.5 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · southeast of the peak
about 8.5 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 Mount Sinclair?

Mount Sinclair is 841 m above sea level and lies in Canterbury. Its prominence is 198 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Mount Sinclair?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 3.6 km one way with 497 m of ascent. Expect around 2 h 24 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Mount Sinclair?

The nearest parking is the parking area west of the peak — 3.6 km on foot · ↑ 497 m · about 2 h 24 min round trip. Alternative: Rod Donald Hut (west of the peak) (about 7.5 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 Mount Sinclair in Conquer?

Yes — Mount Sinclair 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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