New ZealandOtagoMount Ironside

Mount Ironside

Mountain in Otago · 415 m

415 m
Elevation
90 m
Prominence
3.2 km
Hike length one way
-44.6639, 169.0789
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Mount Ironside

3.2 km
one way
142 m
of ascent
1 h 50 min
round trip

The route starts at Roys Peak Track — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

329 m3.2 km · 411 m

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Parking and starting point

1Roys Peak TrackRecommended
parking · southwest of the peak
3.2 km on foot · ↑ 142 m · about 1 h 50 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Waterfall Creek Car Park
parking · southeast of the peak
about 3.4 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · south of the peak
about 4.1 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 Ironside?

Mount Ironside is 415 m above sea level and lies in Otago. Its prominence is 90 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Mount Ironside?

From Roys Peak Track it is about 3.2 km one way with 142 m of ascent. Expect around 1 h 50 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Mount Ironside?

The nearest parking is Roys Peak Track (southwest of the peak) — 3.2 km on foot · ↑ 142 m · about 1 h 50 min round trip. Alternative: Waterfall Creek Car Park (southeast of the peak) (about 3.4 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 Ironside in Conquer?

Yes — Mount Ironside 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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