New ZealandCanterburyTe Upoko-o-Kurī / Witch Hill

Te Upoko-o-Kurī / Witch Hill

Mountain in Canterbury · 421 m

421 m
Elevation
62 m
Prominence
0.5 km
Hike length one way
-43.5933, 172.6778
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Te Upoko-o-Kurī / Witch Hill

0.5 km
one way
79 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.

331 m493 m · 407 m

Weather forecast

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · southwest of the peak
0.5 km on foot · ↑ 79 m · about 24 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 · north of the peak
about 3.2 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 Upoko-o-Kurī / Witch Hill?

Te Upoko-o-Kurī / Witch Hill is 421 m above sea level and lies in Canterbury. Its prominence is 62 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Te Upoko-o-Kurī / Witch Hill?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 0.5 km one way with 79 m of ascent. Expect around 24 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Te Upoko-o-Kurī / Witch Hill?

The nearest parking is the parking area southwest of the peak — 0.5 km on foot · ↑ 79 m · about 24 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 Te Upoko-o-Kurī / Witch Hill in Conquer?

Yes — Te Upoko-o-Kurī / Witch 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.

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