Dixon Peak

Dixon Peak, previously known as Mount Dixon, is the 23rd highest peak in New Zealand, rising to a height of 3,004 metres (9,856 ft). It is located in the Southern Alps of the South Island in the Mackenzie District, within Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, and only a short distance from its more illustrious neighbour Aoraki / Mount Cook. The mountain is a popular peak for climbers, and is used as a practice run for ascents of Cook.[3]

For the mountain on South Georgia island, see Dixon Peak (South Georgia).

Dixon Peak
Dixon Peak
Highest point
Elevation3,004 metres (9,856 ft)[1]
Prominence55 metres (180 ft)[1]
Geography
LocationSouth Island, New Zealand
Parent rangeSouthern Alps
Climbing
First ascent1931[2]
Easiest routebasic snow/ice climb via East Ridge[2]

Mount Dixon was named by Noel Brodrick for the mountaineer, Marmaduke Dixon (1862–1918).[4][5][6]

The mountain should not be confused with Mount Dixon (Grey District), a lower peak of the same name close to the valley of the Taramakau River and near Harper Pass, 100 kilometres (62 mi) to the north east of Dixon Peak.[7]

See also

References
  1. Datacom Wellington. "Map Chooser | Land Information New Zealand". Linz.govt.nz. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  2. "Mount Dixon". Peakware.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016.
  3. "Guided Ascents". Alpine Recreation. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  4. Reed, A. W. (2010). Peter Dowling (ed.). Place Names of New Zealand. Rosedale, North Shore: Raupo. p. 103. ISBN 9780143204107.
  5. Scholefield, Guy, ed. (1940). A Dictionary of New Zealand Biography : A–L (PDF). Vol. I. Wellington: Department of Internal Affairs. p. 210. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
  6. "Obituary". The Press. Vol. LIV, no. 16279. 1 August 1918. p. 9. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
  7. "Place name detail: Mount Dixon". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 16 June 2023.

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