Black Peak (New Zealand)

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Black Peak
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East aspect
Highest point
Elevation 2,289 m (7,510 ft) [1] [2]
Prominence 840 m (2,756 ft) [2]
Isolation 14.32 km (8.90 mi) [2]
Coordinates 44°35′02″S168°49′53″E / 44.58389°S 168.83139°E / -44.58389; 168.83139 [2]
Geography
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Black Peak
Location in New Zealand
Black Peak (New Zealand)
Interactive map of Black Peak
Location South Island
Country New Zealand
Region Otago
Parent range Southern Alps
Harris Mountains [3]
Topo map(s) NZMS260 F40 [4]
Topo50 CA11 [3]

Black Peak is a 2,289-metre-elevation (7,510-foot) mountain in Otago, New Zealand.

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Description

Black Peak is the highest point of the Harris Mountains which are a subrange of the Southern Alps on the South Island. [1] [5] It is a prominent peak visible on the Wānaka skyline. Precipitation runoff from the mountain's south and west slopes drains to the Shotover River via Blue Creek and Polnoon Burn, whereas the north and east slopes drain into Phoebe Creek and Carmel Burn which are tributaries of the Matukituki River. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 1,400 metres (4,593 feet) above Polnoon Burn in four kilometres, and 2,000 metres (6,562 feet) above the Matukituki River Valley in five kilometres. The nearest higher peak is Mount Alta, 14 kilometres to the northeast. [2] This mountain's descriptive toponym was applied by John Turnbull Thomson from the summit of Grandview Mountain, approximately 38 kilometres to the east. [4] The toponym has appeared in publications since at least 1884. [5]

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Black Peak is located in a marine west coast (Cfb) climate zone, with a subpolar oceanic climate (Cfc) at the summit. [6] Prevailing westerly winds blow moist air from the Tasman Sea onto the mountains, where the air is forced upward by the mountains (orographic lift), causing moisture to drop in the form of rain or snow. This climate supports the Treble Cone Ski Area seven kilometres to the southeast of Black Peak. The months of December through February offer the most favourable weather for viewing or climbing this peak. [7]

Climbing

Climbing routes: [3]

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Black Peak

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Black Peak, Otago, NZTopoMap, Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Black Peak, New Zealand". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 Black Pk, New Zealand Alpine Club, Climbnz.org, Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  4. 1 2 Black Peak, New Zealand Gazetteer, Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  5. 1 2 Maoriland: An Illustrated Handbook to New Zealand, G. Robertson, 1884, p. 68.
  6. ↑ Christchurch Climate (New Zealand), climate-data.org, Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  7. ↑ The Best Time to Visit the South Island, nzpocketguide.com, Retrieved 15 February 2025.
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