Poseidon Peak

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Poseidon Peak
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South aspect
Highest point
Elevation 2,229 m (7,313 ft) [1] [2] [3]
Prominence 723 m (2,372 ft) [2]
Isolation 4.65 km (2.89 mi) [2]
Coordinates 44°34′44″S168°13′58″E / 44.578854°S 168.232723°E / -44.578854; 168.232723 [2]
Naming
Etymology Poseidon
Geography
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Poseidon Peak
Location in New Zealand
Poseidon Peak
Interactive map of Poseidon Peak
Location South Island
Country New Zealand
Region Southland [2] / Otago [4]
Protected area Fiordland National Park
Mount Aspiring National Park
Parent range Southern Alps
Humboldt Mountains [3]
Topo map(s) NZMS260 E40 [4]
Topo50 CA09 [3]

Poseidon Peak is a 2,229-metre-elevation (7,313-foot) mountain in Fiordland, New Zealand.

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Description

Poseidon Peak is part of the Humboldt Mountains which are a subrange of the Southern Alps. [3] It is set on the boundary shared by the Otago and Southland Regions of South Island. It is also set on the boundary shared by Mount Aspiring National Park and Fiordland National Park which are part of the Te Wahipounamu UNESCO World Heritage Site. [5] Precipitation runoff from the mountain's west slope drains to the Hollyford River via Hidden Falls Creek, whereas the other slopes drain into Rock Burn and Beans Burn which are tributaries of the Dart River / Te Awa Whakatipu. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 1,430 metres (4,692 feet) above Hidden Falls Creek in 2.5 kilometres. This mountain's toponym has been officially approved by the New Zealand Geographic Board. [4] Poseidon Peak is centred within a group of peaks which share a common Greek mythology naming theme: Tantalus Peak, Niobe Peak, Poseidon, Sarpedon, Amphion Peak, Minos Peak, and Mount Chaos.

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Poseidon Peak is located in a marine west coast climate zone. [6] Prevailing westerly winds blow moist air from the Tasman Sea onto the mountain, where the air is forced upwards by the mountains (orographic lift), causing moisture to drop in the form of rain and snow. This climate supports the Park Pass Glacier on the south slope. The months of December through February offer the most favourable weather for viewing or climbing this peak. [7]

Poseidon Peak (left) and Niobe Peak (right) from southeast Poseidon Peak and Niobe Peak.jpg
Poseidon Peak (left) and Niobe Peak (right) from southeast

See also

References

  1. ↑ Poseidon Peak, Southland, NZTopoMap, Retrieved 28 December 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Poseidon Peak, New Zealand". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Poseidon Pk, New Zealand Alpine Club, Climbnz.org, Retrieved 28 December 2024.
  4. 1 2 3 Poseidon Peak, New Zealand Gazetteer, Retrieved 28 December 2024.
  5. ↑ "Poseidon Peak, Peakvisor.com" . Retrieved 28 December 2024.
  6. ↑ Te Anau Climate (New Zealand), climate-data.org, Retrieved 28 December 2024.
  7. ↑ The Best Time to Visit the South Island, nzpocketguide.com, Retrieved 28 December 2024.
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