The Marquee (mountain)

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The Marquee
The Marquee.jpg
East-northeast aspect
Highest point
Elevation 2,421 m (7,943 ft) [1] [2]
Prominence 417 m (1,368 ft) [2]
Isolation 3.04 km (1.89 mi) [2]
Listing New Zealand #96
Coordinates 43°20′40″S171°02′41″E / 43.34432°S 171.04468°E / -43.34432; 171.04468 [1]
Naming
Etymology Marquee
Geography
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The Marquee
Location in New Zealand
The Marquee (mountain)
Interactive map of The Marquee
Location South Island
CountryNew Zealand
Region Canterbury
Parent range Southern Alps
Arrowsmith Range [3]
Topo map Topo50 BW18 [4]
Geology
Rock age Triassic [5]
Rock type Breccia of Rakaia Terrane [5]
Climbing
First ascent 1930s [6]
Easiest route South Ridge [4]

The Marquee is a 2,421-metre-elevation (7,943-foot) mountain in the Canterbury Region of New Zealand.

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Description

The Marquee is located 122 kilometres (76 mi) west of Christchurch in the South Island. It is set in the Arrowsmith Range of the Southern Alps. Precipitation runoff from the mountain's north and east slopes drains into tributaries of the Rakaia River, whereas the south and west slopes drain into tributaries of the Cameron River. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 420 metres (1,378 feet) above the south slope in one-half kilometre. The nearest higher peak is Jagged Peak, three kilometres to the west-northwest. [2] In British English "marquee" refers more generally to a large tent, usually for social uses. The New Zealand mountaineer Rex Hall Booth (1893–1967) applied the name to complement the mountain immediately west, Tent Peak (2,448 m). [3] The mountain's toponym has been officially approved by the New Zealand Geographic Board. [3]

Climbing

Climbing routes with first ascents: [4]

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, The Marquee is located in a marine west coast (Cfb) climate zone, with a subpolar oceanic climate (Cfc) at the summit. [7] Prevailing westerly winds blow moist air from the Tasman Sea onto the mountains, where the air is forced upwards by the mountains (orographic lift), causing moisture to drop in the form of rain or snow. The months of December through February offer the most favourable weather for viewing or climbing this peak. [8]

Climate data for Upper Rakaia, elevation 1,752 m (5,748 ft), (1991–2020)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)11.0
(51.8)		11.4
(52.5)		10.0
(50.0)		7.4
(45.3)		5.1
(41.2)		3.3
(37.9)		2.2
(36.0)		2.8
(37.0)		3.8
(38.8)		5.1
(41.2)		6.6
(43.9)		9.0
(48.2)		6.5
(43.7)
Daily mean °C (°F)7.4
(45.3)		7.9
(46.2)		6.5
(43.7)		4.0
(39.2)		2.0
(35.6)		−0.1
(31.8)		−1.3
(29.7)		−0.9
(30.4)		0.0
(32.0)		1.5
(34.7)		3.1
(37.6)		5.6
(42.1)		3.0
(37.4)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)3.8
(38.8)		4.4
(39.9)		3.0
(37.4)		0.5
(32.9)		−1.1
(30.0)		−3.5
(25.7)		−4.8
(23.4)		−4.6
(23.7)		−3.7
(25.3)		−2.1
(28.2)		−0.5
(31.1)		2.1
(35.8)		−0.5
(31.0)
Average rainfall mm (inches)285.4
(11.24)		183.9
(7.24)		177.2
(6.98)		215.1
(8.47)		218.8
(8.61)		131.3
(5.17)		87.0
(3.43)		91.1
(3.59)		143.4
(5.65)		206.6
(8.13)		216.9
(8.54)		244.3
(9.62)		2,201
(86.67)
Source: CliFlo [9]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 The Marquee, Canterbury, NZTopoMap, Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "The Marquee, New Zealand". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 The Marquee, New Zealand Gazetteer, Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 The Marquee, New Zealand Alpine Club, Climbnz.org, Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  5. 1 2 Geological Map of New Zealand, GNS Science geological web map application, Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  6. 1 2 Booth, R H, active 1930s, New Zealand National Library, natlib.govt.nz, Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  7. ↑ Christchurch Climate (New Zealand), climate-data.org, Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  8. ↑ The Best Time to Visit the South Island, nzpocketguide.com, Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  9. ↑ "CliFlo – National Climate Database : Upper Rakaia Ews". NIWA. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
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