First ascent 1931 Prominence 55 m Parent range Southern Alps | Elevation 3,004 m Mountain range Southern Alps | |
Location South Island, New Zealand Easiest route basic snow/ice climb via East Ridge Similar Mount Lendenfeld, Malte Brun, Mount Hicks, Mount Tasman, Elie De Beaumont | ||
Mount Dixon is the 23rd highest peak in New Zealand, rising to a height of 3,019 metres (9,905 ft). It is located in the Southern Alps of the South Island, 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.
Mount Dixon was named by Noel Brodrick for the mountaineer, Marmaduke John Dixon (1862–1918).
NOTE: The mountain should not be confused with Mount Dixon (North Canterbury), a lower peak of the same name close to the valley of the Hurunui River in North Canterbury, 100 kilometres (62 mi) to the north east.
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Mount Dixon (Mid Canterbury) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA