New ZealandNorthlandTe Kahikatoa

Te Kahikatoa

Mountain in Northland · 221 m

221 m
Elevation
149 m
Prominence
13.3 km
Hike length one way
-35.0122, 173.7719
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Te Kahikatoa

13.3 km
one way
481 m
of ascent
6 h 52 min
round trip

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

0 m13.3 km · 221 m

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Parking and starting point

1RasteplassRecommended
parking · southwest of the peak
13.3 km on foot · ↑ 481 m · about 6 h 52 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · southwest of the peak
about 13.9 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · southwest of the peak
about 14.8 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 Kahikatoa?

Te Kahikatoa is 221 m above sea level and lies in Northland. Its prominence is 149 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Te Kahikatoa?

From Rasteplass it is about 13.3 km one way with 481 m of ascent. Expect around 6 h 52 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Te Kahikatoa?

The nearest parking is Rasteplass (southwest of the peak) — 13.3 km on foot · ↑ 481 m · about 6 h 52 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area southwest of the peak (about 13.9 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 Kahikatoa in Conquer?

Yes — Te Kahikatoa 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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