New ZealandOtagoSwampy Summit

Swampy Summit

Mountain in Otago · 739 m

739 m
Elevation
295 m
Prominence
5.8 km
Hike length one way
-45.7944, 170.4772
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Swampy Summit

5.8 km
one way
509 m
of ascent
3 h 20 min
round trip

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

271 m5.8 km · 739 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · southeast of the peak
5.8 km on foot · ↑ 509 m · about 3 h 20 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · southeast of the peak
about 6.0 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · southwest of the peak
about 6.7 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 Swampy Summit?

Swampy Summit is 739 m above sea level and lies in Otago. Its prominence is 295 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Swampy Summit?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 5.8 km one way with 509 m of ascent. Expect around 3 h 20 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Swampy Summit?

The nearest parking is the parking area southeast of the peak — 5.8 km on foot · ↑ 509 m · about 3 h 20 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area southeast of the peak (about 6.0 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 Swampy Summit in Conquer?

Yes — Swampy Summit 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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