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Pukehiwitahi

Mountain in Otago · 227 m

227 m
Elevation
65 m
Prominence
0.6 km
Hike length one way
-45.4614, 170.7917
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Pukehiwitahi

0.6 km
one way
74 m
of ascent
25 min
round trip

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

160 m599 m · 222 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · northeast of the peak
0.6 km on foot · ↑ 74 m · about 25 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Palmerston
station / cable car · southwest of the peak
about 14.0 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · southwest of the peak
about 14.1 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 Pukehiwitahi?

Pukehiwitahi is 227 m above sea level and lies in Otago. Its prominence is 65 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Pukehiwitahi?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 0.6 km one way with 74 m of ascent. Expect around 25 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Pukehiwitahi?

The nearest parking is the parking area northeast of the peak — 0.6 km on foot · ↑ 74 m · about 25 min round trip. Alternative: Palmerston (southwest of the peak) (about 14.0 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 Pukehiwitahi in Conquer?

Yes — Pukehiwitahi 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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