New ZealandCanterburyTe Kiekie / Mount Somers

Te Kiekie / Mount Somers

Mountain in Canterbury · 1,688 m

1,688 m
Elevation
635 m
Prominence
5.4 km
Hike length one way
-43.6192, 171.3745
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Te Kiekie / Mount Somers

5.4 km
one way
1,256 m
of ascent
5 h 20 min
round trip

The route starts at Sharplin Falls Car Park — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

465 m5.4 km · 1,687 m

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Parking and starting point

1Sharplin Falls Car ParkRecommended
parking · east of the peak
5.4 km on foot · ↑ 1,256 m · about 5 h 20 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Woolshed Creek Car Park
parking · west of the peak
about 10.3 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 Te Kiekie / Mount Somers?

Te Kiekie / Mount Somers is 1,688 m above sea level and lies in Canterbury. Its prominence is 635 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Te Kiekie / Mount Somers?

From Sharplin Falls Car Park it is about 5.4 km one way with 1,256 m of ascent. Expect around 5 h 20 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Te Kiekie / Mount Somers?

The nearest parking is Sharplin Falls Car Park (east of the peak) — 5.4 km on foot · ↑ 1,256 m · about 5 h 20 min round trip. Alternative: Woolshed Creek Car Park (west of the peak) (about 10.3 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 Te Kiekie / Mount Somers in Conquer?

Yes — Te Kiekie / Mount Somers 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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