New ZealandWaikatoKarapiti

Karapiti

Mountain in Waikato · 545 m

545 m
Elevation
54 m
Prominence
2.7 km
Hike length one way
-38.6394, 176.0650
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Karapiti

2.7 km
one way
140 m
of ascent
1 h 23 min
round trip

The route starts at Craters MTB Park — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

414 m2.7 km · 533 m

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Parking and starting point

1Craters MTB ParkRecommended
parking · southeast of the peak
2.7 km on foot · ↑ 140 m · about 1 h 23 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · southeast of the peak
about 2.8 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 Karapiti?

Karapiti is 545 m above sea level and lies in Waikato. Its prominence is 54 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Karapiti?

From Craters MTB Park it is about 2.7 km one way with 140 m of ascent. Expect around 1 h 23 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Karapiti?

The nearest parking is Craters MTB Park (southeast of the peak) — 2.7 km on foot · ↑ 140 m · about 1 h 23 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area southeast of the peak (about 2.8 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 Karapiti in Conquer?

Yes — Karapiti 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.

Conquer Karapiti in the app

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