New ZealandMarlboroughSaddle Hill

Saddle Hill

Mountain in Marlborough · 1,215 m

1,215 m
Elevation
522 m
Prominence
13.3 km
Hike length one way
-41.2753, 173.4325
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Saddle Hill

13.3 km
one way
1,451 m
of ascent
9 h 1 min
round trip

The route starts at Rasteplass — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

34 m13.3 km · 1,205 m

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Parking and starting point

1RasteplassRecommended
parking · west of the peak
13.3 km on foot · ↑ 1,451 m · about 9 h 1 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · west of the peak
about 13.6 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · west of the peak
about 14.2 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 Saddle Hill?

Saddle Hill is 1,215 m above sea level and lies in Marlborough. Its prominence is 522 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Saddle Hill?

From Rasteplass it is about 13.3 km one way with 1,451 m of ascent. Expect around 9 h 1 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Saddle Hill?

The nearest parking is Rasteplass (west of the peak) — 13.3 km on foot · ↑ 1,451 m · about 9 h 1 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area west of the peak (about 13.6 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 Saddle Hill in Conquer?

Yes — Saddle 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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