Mitre Peak (New Zealand)
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| Mitre Peak | |
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 Mitre Peak, Milford Sound |
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| Elevation | 1,692 metres (5,551 feet) |
| Location | South Island, New Zealand |
| Prominence | 1,692 m |
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Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country.
The distinctive shape of the peak in southern New Zealand gives the mountain its name. It was named by a survey crew from the HMS Acheron.
Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning sight. Rising to 1692 metres from the water of the sound (more technically a fjord), it is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints it appears as a single point.
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