New ZealandOtagoHammond Hill

Hammond Hill

Mountain in Otago · 433 m

433 m
Elevation
238 m
Prominence
7.9 km
Hike length one way
-45.6769, 170.5814
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Hammond Hill

7.9 km
one way
506 m
of ascent
4 h 13 min
round trip

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

6 m7.9 km · 433 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · south of the peak
7.9 km on foot · ↑ 506 m · about 4 h 13 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · east of the peak
about 8.7 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · northeast of the peak
about 11.7 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 Hammond Hill?

Hammond Hill is 433 m above sea level and lies in Otago. Its prominence is 238 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Hammond Hill?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 7.9 km one way with 506 m of ascent. Expect around 4 h 13 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Hammond Hill?

The nearest parking is the parking area south of the peak — 7.9 km on foot · ↑ 506 m · about 4 h 13 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area east of the peak (about 8.7 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 Hammond Hill in Conquer?

Yes — Hammond 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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