New ZealandWaikatoMotutapere

Motutapere

Mountain in Waikato · 829 m

829 m
Elevation
179 m
Prominence
5.3 km
Hike length one way
-37.1122, 175.6903
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Motutapere

5.3 km
one way
638 m
of ascent
4 h 34 min
round trip

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

458 m5.3 km · 816 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · south of the peak
5.3 km on foot · ↑ 638 m · about 4 h 34 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · south of the peak
about 5.4 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Puketui Valley Roadend Carpark
parking · east of the peak
about 8.0 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 Motutapere?

Motutapere is 829 m above sea level and lies in Waikato. Its prominence is 179 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Motutapere?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 5.3 km one way with 638 m of ascent. Expect around 4 h 34 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Motutapere?

The nearest parking is the parking area south of the peak — 5.3 km on foot · ↑ 638 m · about 4 h 34 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area south of the peak (about 5.4 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 Motutapere in Conquer?

Yes — Motutapere 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 Motutapere in the app

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