Rob Roy Peak

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Rob Roy Peak
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South aspect
Highest point
Elevation 2,644 m (8,675 ft) [1] [2]
Prominence 458 m (1,503 ft) [2]
Isolation 7.51 km (4.67 mi) [2]
Listing Highest mountains of New Zealand
Coordinates 44°27′06″S168°43′21″E / 44.451684°S 168.722569°E / -44.451684; 168.722569 [2]
Naming
Etymology Rob Roy MacGregor
Geography
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Rob Roy Peak
Location in New Zealand
Rob Roy Peak
Interactive map of Rob Roy Peak
Location South Island
Country New Zealand
Region Otago
Protected area Mount Aspiring National Park
Parent range Southern Alps
Topo map Topo50 CA11 [3]
Climbing
First ascent 2 March 1935

Rob Roy Peak is a 2,644-metre-elevation (8,675-foot) mountain in Otago, New Zealand.

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Description

Rob Roy Peak is located in the Southern Alps of the South Island. It is also within Mount Aspiring National Park which is part of the Te Wahipounamu UNESCO World Heritage Site. Precipitation runoff from the mountain's slopes drains to the Matukituki River. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 2,144 metres (7,034 feet) above the west branch of this river in four kilometres, and 1,800 metres (5,906 feet) above Rob Roy Stream in two kilometres. The nearest higher neighbour is Mount Aspiring / Tititea, seven kilometres to the north. [2] Rob Roy Peak was named after Scottish folk hero Rob Roy MacGregor (1671–1734). [4] This mountain's toponym has been officially approved by the New Zealand Geographic Board. [5] The first ascent of the summit was made on 2 March 1935. [3]

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Rob Roy Peak is located in a marine west coast climate zone, with a subpolar oceanic climate (Cfc) at the summit. [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 Maud Francis Glacier and Rob Roy Glacier on the mountain's slopes. The months of December through February offer the most favourable weather for viewing or climbing this peak. [7]

Climbing

Climbing routes with first ascents: [3]

See also

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References

  1. ↑ Rob Roy Peak, Otago, NZTopoMap, Retrieved 29 December 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Rob Roy Peak, New Zealand". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 Rob Roy Pk, New Zealand Alpine Club, Climbnz.org, Retrieved 29 December 2024.
  4. ↑ Justine Tyerman (15 December 2012). "Mt Aspiring: Tackling the Rob Roy track". The New Zealand Herald . Retrieved 29 December 2024.
  5. ↑ Rob Roy Peak, New Zealand Gazetteer, Retrieved 29 December 2024.
  6. ↑ Te Anau Climate (New Zealand), climate-data.org, Retrieved 29 December 2024.
  7. ↑ The Best Time to Visit the South Island, nzpocketguide.com, Retrieved 29 December 2024.
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