Mount Fyffe

Mount Fyffe
Ridge leading to the top of Mount Fyffe
Highest point
Elevation1,602 m (5,256 ft)
Prominence1,602 m (5,256 ft)
Coordinates42°18′37.59″S 173°36′44.73″E / 42.3104417°S 173.6124250°E / -42.3104417; 173.6124250
Geography
Mount Fyffe is located in New Zealand
Mount Fyffe
Mount Fyffe
Location within New Zealand
LocationSouth Island, New Zealand
Parent rangeSeaward Kaikōura Range

Mount Fyffe is a mountain peak in the Seaward Kaikōura Range, in the Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. The mountain was named after Robert Fyffe, a whaler who introduced sheep and milking goats to Kaikōura.

Location

The summit is around 11 km from Kaikōura. On a clear day, it provides views of the Banks Peninsula to the south and the North Island to the north.

About 2 km from the top, there is a backcountry shelter Mt Fyffe Hut. This 8-bunk hut is managed by the Department of Conservation.

Access

A rough 4WD track goes all the way to the top of Mount Fyffe. This track can be used both by hikers and mountain bikers.

References

  1. 1 2 "Mt Fyffe, Canterbury – NZ Topo Map". NZ Topo Map. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  2. ↑ "Place name detail: Mount Fyffe". New Zealand Gazetteer. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  3. 1 2 3 "Mt Fyffe and the Seaward Kaikōura Range". www.doc.govt.nz. Department of Conservation. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  4. ↑ "Mt Fyffe Hut". doc.govt.nz. Department of Conservation. Retrieved 21 July 2021.