Manakau (mountain)
For other places with the same name, see Manakau.
| Manakau | |
|---|---|
  Manakau Location in New Zealand | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,608 m (8,556 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 1,798 m (5,899 ft) [1] |
| Listing |
Ultra New Zealand #42 |
| Coordinates | 42°13′30″S 173°37′06″E / 42.22500°S 173.61833°ECoordinates: 42°13′30″S 173°37′06″E / 42.22500°S 173.61833°E [1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand |
| Parent range | Seaward Kaikoura Range |
Manakau is a mountain peak in the Marlborough region of New Zealand's South Island. At 2,608 metres, it is the highest peak of the Seaward Kaikoura Range.
Five routes to the summit have been described,[2] including the popular one from Barratts Bivvy.[3]
Water from the mountain feeds the Clarence, Hapuku and Kowhai Rivers.
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "Australia, New Zealand, Oceania Ultra-Prominence Page" Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
- ↑ "Manakau". climbnz.org.nz. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
- ↑ "Mt Fyffe and the Seaward Kaikoura Range: Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia Conservation Park, Marlborough region". www.doc.govt.nz. Retrieved 2016-11-18.
Sources
- New Zealand Topographic Map 1:50000 series sheet BT27 - Kaikoura
- Place name detail New Zealand Geographic Placenames Database
- "Manakau, New Zealand" on Peakbagger
External links
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