Tuhawaiki Mountain

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Tuhawaiki Mountain
Tuhawaiki Mountain.jpg
Southeast aspect
Highest point
Elevation 2,092 m (6,864 ft) [1] [2]
Prominence 147 m (482 ft) [2]
Parent peak Mount Tūtoko [2]
Isolation 1.29 km (0.80 mi) [2]
Coordinates 44°41′02″S168°04′39″E / 44.68385°S 168.07761°E / -44.68385; 168.07761 [1]
Naming
Etymology Named for Tūhawaiki
Geography
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Tuhawaiki Mountain
Location in New Zealand
Tuhawaiki Mountain
Interactive map of Tuhawaiki Mountain
Location South Island
Country New Zealand
Region Southland [2]
Protected area Fiordland National Park
Parent range Darran Mountains
Topo map NZMS260 D40 [3]
Geology
Rock age 136 ± 1.9 Ma
Rock type Gabbronorite, dioritic orthogneiss
Climbing
First ascent February 1937

Tuhawaiki Mountain, also known as Mount Tuhawaiki, is a 2,092-metre-elevation (6,864-foot) mountain in Fiordland, New Zealand.

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Description

Tuhawaiki Mountain is part of the Darran Mountains. It is situated in the Southland Region of South Island, and set within Fiordland National Park which is part of the Te Wahipounamu UNESCO World Heritage Site. [2] Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains into tributaries of the Hollyford River. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 2,000 metres (6,562 feet) above the Hollyford Valley in three kilometres.

History

The first ascent of the summit was made in February 1937 by Alex Dickie and Jim Speden. [4] The mountain was named by Alex Dickie to honour Tūhawaiki, a paramount chief of the Ngāi Tahu Māori iwi. [3] This mountain's toponym has been officially approved as Tuhawaiki Mountain by the New Zealand Geographic Board. [3]

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Tuhawaiki Mountain is located in a marine west coast climate zone, with a subpolar oceanic climate (Cfc) at the summit. [5] 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 Korako Glacier on the peak's south slope. The months of December through February offer the most favourable weather for viewing or climbing this peak. [6]

Climbing

Climbing routes with the first ascents: [4]

See also

Tuhawaiki Mountain centred, Mount Revelation (left), Te Wera Peak (right) Tuhawaiki Mountain from Routeburn Track.jpg
Tuhawaiki Mountain centred, Mount Revelation (left), Te Wera Peak (right)

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References

  1. 1 2 Mount Tuhawaiki, Southland, NZTopoMap, Retrieved 10 January 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Mount Tuhawaiki, New Zealand". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 Tuhawaiki Mountain, New Zealand Gazetteer, Retrieved 10 January 2025.
  4. 1 2 Mt Tuhawaiki, New Zealand Alpine Club, Climbnz.org, Retrieved 10 January 2025.
  5. ↑ Te Anau Climate (New Zealand), climate-data.org, Retrieved 10 January 2025.
  6. ↑ The Best Time to Visit the South Island, nzpocketguide.com, Retrieved 10 January 2025.
  7. ↑ Summary of New Routes (2016) New Zealand, Ben Dare, 2017, publications.americanalpineclub.org, Retrieved 10 January 2025.
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