New ZealandWaikatoMaungatautari

Maungatautari

Mountain in Waikato · 797 m

797 m
Elevation
651 m
Prominence
5.9 km
Hike length one way
-38.0189, 175.5758
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Maungatautari

5.9 km
one way
687 m
of ascent
4 h 19 min
round trip

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

310 m5.9 km · 794 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · south of the peak
5.9 km on foot · ↑ 687 m · about 4 h 19 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · south of the peak
about 6.8 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · southeast of the peak
about 15.9 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 Maungatautari?

Maungatautari is 797 m above sea level and lies in Waikato. Its prominence is 651 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Maungatautari?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 5.9 km one way with 687 m of ascent. Expect around 4 h 19 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Maungatautari?

The nearest parking is the parking area south of the peak — 5.9 km on foot · ↑ 687 m · about 4 h 19 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area south of the peak (about 6.8 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 Maungatautari in Conquer?

Yes — Maungatautari 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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