New ZealandNelsonMount Malita

Mount Malita

Mountain in Nelson · 959 m

959 m
Elevation
203 m
Prominence
12.8 km
Hike length one way
-41.3786, 173.2733
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Mount Malita

12.8 km
one way
1,006 m
of ascent
7 h 21 min
round trip

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

122 m12.8 km · 960 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · west of the peak
12.8 km on foot · ↑ 1,006 m · about 7 h 21 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · north of the peak
about 15.5 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · northwest of the peak
about 18.1 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 Malita?

Mount Malita is 959 m above sea level and lies in Nelson. Its prominence is 203 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Mount Malita?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 12.8 km one way with 1,006 m of ascent. Expect around 7 h 21 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Mount Malita?

The nearest parking is the parking area west of the peak — 12.8 km on foot · ↑ 1,006 m · about 7 h 21 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area north of the peak (about 15.5 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 Malita in Conquer?

Yes — Mount Malita 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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