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Waengapū

Mountain in Wellington · 433 m

433 m
Elevation
48 m
Prominence
4.9 km
Hike length one way
-41.3747, 174.9125
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Waengapū

4.9 km
one way
448 m
of ascent
3 h 1 min
round trip

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

8 m4.9 km · 426 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · southwest of the peak
4.9 km on foot · ↑ 448 m · about 3 h 1 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · northeast of the peak
about 5.3 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Coast Road Cabin
mountain hut · north of the peak
about 6.0 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 Waengapū?

Waengapū is 433 m above sea level and lies in Wellington. Its prominence is 48 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Waengapū?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 4.9 km one way with 448 m of ascent. Expect around 3 h 1 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Waengapū?

The nearest parking is the parking area southwest of the peak — 4.9 km on foot · ↑ 448 m · about 3 h 1 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area northeast of the peak (about 5.3 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 Waengapū in Conquer?

Yes — Waengapū 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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