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-36.95, 174.49 · rel 371816
-36.95, 174.49 · rel 371816
Hillary Trail
73,7 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Auckland · -36.95°N ·
174.49°E
73,7km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
21
views
5
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Cave
5× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
8× summit
3× monument
2× Attraction
1× Nature
5× viewpoint
1× cave
Ōmanawanui
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Clay Hill
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Andrew Stuart Peters
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
West Coast Gallery
Attraction ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Whatipu Scientific Reserve
Nature ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Hikurangi
summit ·
44 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Kuataika
summit ·
52 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Kuataika Trig
viewpoint ·
54 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Mount Gillies
summit ·
68 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Gannet colony
viewpoint ·
78 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Te Kawerau a Maki pou
monument ·
84 m off route
0,0 km
0%
The Watchman
summit ·
110 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Gannet colony
Attraction ·
119 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Ngati Tangiaro Taua
monument ·
122 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Huia Dam Intake Tunnel
viewpoint ·
143 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Taumaiti
summit ·
150 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Lion Rock
summit ·
162 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Te Ana Ru
cave ·
220 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Kitenui Knob
viewpoint ·
233 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Arataki Visitor Centre Picture Frame
viewpoint ·
51 m off route
73,7 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Hillary Trail is 73.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Hillary Trail takes approximately 18h 21min to complete.
No, Hillary Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Hillary Trail starts near coordinates -36.9467, 174.6062.
Hillary Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.