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Puketawa

Mountain in Otago · 411 m

411 m
Elevation
98 m
Prominence
7.1 km
Hike length one way
-46.4414, 169.4858
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Puketawa

7.1 km
one way
396 m
of ascent
3 h 54 min
round trip

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

153 m7.1 km · 415 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · northwest of the peak
7.1 km on foot · ↑ 396 m · about 3 h 54 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · northwest of the peak
about 8.4 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Matai Falls Car Park
parking · south of the peak
about 20.0 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 Puketawa?

Puketawa is 411 m above sea level and lies in Otago. Its prominence is 98 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Puketawa?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 7.1 km one way with 396 m of ascent. Expect around 3 h 54 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Puketawa?

The nearest parking is the parking area northwest of the peak — 7.1 km on foot · ↑ 396 m · about 3 h 54 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area northwest of the peak (about 8.4 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 Puketawa in Conquer?

Yes — Puketawa 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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