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Ōtahuao

Mountain in Wellington · 351 m

351 m
Elevation
166 m
Prominence
12.6 km
Hike length one way
-40.9756, 175.7545
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Ōtahuao

12.6 km
one way
365 m
of ascent
6 h 16 min
round trip

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

106 m12.6 km · 347 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · northwest of the peak
12.6 km on foot · ↑ 365 m · about 6 h 16 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · northwest of the peak
about 13.2 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · northwest of the peak
about 13.5 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 Ōtahuao?

Ōtahuao is 351 m above sea level and lies in Wellington. Its prominence is 166 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Ōtahuao?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 12.6 km one way with 365 m of ascent. Expect around 6 h 16 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Ōtahuao?

The nearest parking is the parking area northwest of the peak — 12.6 km on foot · ↑ 365 m · about 6 h 16 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area northwest of the peak (about 13.2 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 Ōtahuao in Conquer?

Yes — Ōtahuao 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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