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Garden Mound

Mountain in Southland · 164 m

164 m
Elevation
109 m
Prominence
1.2 km
Hike length one way
-46.8681, 168.1178
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Garden Mound

1.2 km
one way
164 m
of ascent
48 min
round trip

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

7 m1.2 km · 165 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · northeast of the peak
1.2 km on foot · ↑ 164 m · about 48 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · south of the peak
about 5.2 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 Garden Mound?

Garden Mound is 164 m above sea level and lies in Southland. Its prominence is 109 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Garden Mound?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 1.2 km one way with 164 m of ascent. Expect around 48 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Garden Mound?

The nearest parking is the parking area northeast of the peak — 1.2 km on foot · ↑ 164 m · about 48 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area south of the peak (about 5.2 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 Garden Mound in Conquer?

Yes — Garden Mound 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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