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Emerald Hill

Mountain in Wellington · 204 m

204 m
Elevation
76 m
Prominence
1.4 km
Hike length one way
-41.0981, 175.1008
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Emerald Hill

1.4 km
one way
107 m
of ascent
48 min
round trip

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

101 m1.4 km · 197 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · east of the peak
1.4 km on foot · ↑ 107 m · about 48 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · north of the peak
about 2.5 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · northwest of the peak
about 3.1 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 Emerald Hill?

Emerald Hill is 204 m above sea level and lies in Wellington. Its prominence is 76 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Emerald Hill?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 1.4 km one way with 107 m of ascent. Expect around 48 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Emerald Hill?

The nearest parking is the parking area east of the peak — 1.4 km on foot · ↑ 107 m · about 48 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area north of the peak (about 2.5 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 Emerald Hill in Conquer?

Yes — Emerald Hill 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 Emerald Hill in the app

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