New ZealandWaikatoWelcome Jack

Welcome Jack

Mountain in Waikato · 690 m

690 m
Elevation
87 m
Prominence
9.9 km
Hike length one way
-37.0081, 175.7047
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Welcome Jack

9.9 km
one way
863 m
of ascent
6 h 45 min
round trip

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

156 m9.9 km · 676 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · southwest of the peak
9.9 km on foot · ↑ 863 m · about 6 h 45 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Billygoat Track Carpark
parking · southwest of the peak
about 10.1 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · southwest 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 Welcome Jack?

Welcome Jack is 690 m above sea level and lies in Waikato. Its prominence is 87 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Welcome Jack?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 9.9 km one way with 863 m of ascent. Expect around 6 h 45 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Welcome Jack?

The nearest parking is the parking area southwest of the peak — 9.9 km on foot · ↑ 863 m · about 6 h 45 min round trip. Alternative: Billygoat Track Carpark (southwest of the peak) (about 10.1 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 Welcome Jack in Conquer?

Yes — Welcome Jack 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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