New ZealandWaikatoOtorohaea

Otorohaea

Mountain in Waikato · 258 m

258 m
Elevation
47 m
Prominence
7.5 km
Hike length one way
-37.6336, 175.0033
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Otorohaea

7.5 km
one way
291 m
of ascent
3 h 48 min
round trip

The route starts at Pukemiro Junction — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

59 m7.5 km · 258 m

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Parking and starting point

1Pukemiro JunctionRecommended
station / cable car · northeast of the peak
7.5 km on foot · ↑ 291 m · about 3 h 48 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · northeast of the peak
about 11.2 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 Otorohaea?

Otorohaea is 258 m above sea level and lies in Waikato. Its prominence is 47 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Otorohaea?

From Pukemiro Junction it is about 7.5 km one way with 291 m of ascent. Expect around 3 h 48 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Otorohaea?

The nearest starting point is Pukemiro Junction (northeast of the peak) — 7.5 km on foot · ↑ 291 m · about 3 h 48 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area northeast of the peak (about 11.2 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 Otorohaea in Conquer?

Yes — Otorohaea 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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