New ZealandTaranakiHenry Peak

Henry Peak

Mountain in Taranaki · 1,224 m

1,224 m
Elevation
139 m
Prominence
5.9 km
Hike length one way
-39.2419, 174.0605
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Henry Peak

5.9 km
one way
650 m
of ascent
4 h 12 min
round trip

The route starts at Kaiauai Car Park — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

767 m5.9 km · 1,214 m

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Parking and starting point

1Kaiauai Car ParkRecommended
parking · southeast of the peak
5.9 km on foot · ↑ 650 m · about 4 h 12 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Mangaoraka Picnic Area Car Park
parking · east of the peak
about 7.0 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Pouākai Crossing Car Park
parking · north of the peak
about 7.8 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 Henry Peak?

Henry Peak is 1,224 m above sea level and lies in Taranaki. Its prominence is 139 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Henry Peak?

From Kaiauai Car Park it is about 5.9 km one way with 650 m of ascent. Expect around 4 h 12 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Henry Peak?

The nearest parking is Kaiauai Car Park (southeast of the peak) — 5.9 km on foot · ↑ 650 m · about 4 h 12 min round trip. Alternative: Mangaoraka Picnic Area Car Park (east of the peak) (about 7.0 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 Henry Peak in Conquer?

Yes — Henry Peak 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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