Wainui

Mountain in Wellington · 722 m

722 m
Elevation
399 m
Prominence
5.7 km
Hike length one way
-41.0125, 174.9786
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Wainui

5.7 km
one way
736 m
of ascent
3 h 52 min
round trip

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

23 m5.7 km · 713 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · north of the peak
5.7 km on foot · ↑ 736 m · about 3 h 52 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Orange Hut Rasteplass
parking · east of the peak
about 6.3 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Rimu Road Picnic Area Rasteplass
parking · southeast of the peak
about 8.4 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 Wainui?

Wainui is 722 m above sea level and lies in Wellington. Its prominence is 399 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Wainui?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 5.7 km one way with 736 m of ascent. Expect around 3 h 52 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Wainui?

The nearest parking is the parking area north of the peak — 5.7 km on foot · ↑ 736 m · about 3 h 52 min round trip. Alternative: Orange Hut Rasteplass (east of the peak) (about 6.3 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 Wainui in Conquer?

Yes — Wainui 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 Wainui in the app

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