Bream Head
Mountain in Northland · 476 m
The hike up Bream Head
The route starts at Ocean Beach Car Park — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.
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Parking and starting point
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Frequently asked questions
How high is Bream Head?
Bream Head is 476 m above sea level and lies in Northland. Its prominence is 421 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.
How long is the hike up Bream Head?
From Ocean Beach Car Park it is about 2.5 km one way with 449 m of ascent. Expect around 2 h 1 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.
Where do you park for Bream Head?
The nearest parking is Ocean Beach Car Park (north of the peak) — 2.5 km on foot · ↑ 449 m · about 2 h 1 min round trip. Alternative: Urquharts Bay Car Park (west of the peak) (about 5.2 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 Bream Head in Conquer?
Yes — Bream Head 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.
Conquer Bream Head in the app
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