Mount Fyffe is a mountain peak in the Seaward Kaikōura Range, in the Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island.[2] The mountain was named after Robert Fyffe, a whaler who introduced sheep and milking goats to Kaikōura.[3]
| Mount Fyffe | |
|---|---|
 Ridge leading to the top of Mount Fyffe | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,602 m (5,256 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,602 m (5,256 ft) |
| Coordinates | 42°18′37.59″S 173°36′44.73″E / 42.3104417°S 173.6124250°E[1] |
| Geography | |
.png)  Mount Fyffe South Island, New Zealand | |
| Parent range | Seaward Kaikōura Range |
Location
editThe summit is around 11 km from Kaikōura.[1] On a clear day, it provides views of the Banks Peninsula to the south and the North Island to the north.[3]
About 2 kms from the top, there is a backcountry shelter Mt Fyffe Hut. This 8-bunk hut is managed by the Department of Conservation.[4]
Access
editA rough 4WD track goes all the way to the top of Mount Fyffe. This track can be used both by hikers and mountain bikers.[3]
Gallery
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Mt Fyffe Hut -
View from Mt Fyffe towards Manakau -
Track up Mount Fyffe -
Kaikōura Peninsula and Mt Fyffe
References
edit- ^ a b "Mt Fyffe, Canterbury – NZ Topo Map". NZ Topo Map. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- ^ "Place name detail: Mount Fyffe". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- ^ a b c "Mt Fyffe and the Seaward Kaikōura Range". www.doc.govt.nz. Department of Conservation. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- ^ "Mt Fyffe Hut". doc.govt.nz. Department of Conservation. Retrieved 21 July 2021.