Record SL-703071 · Wikidata Q6921123
Mount Hector
No list classifications
Elevation
1,529
m
5,016 ft
Prominence
—
Isolation
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Coordinates
40.9517° S,
175.2816° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMount Hector is one of the highest peaks in the Tararua Range, situated in the lower North Island of New Zealand. It has a height of 1,529 metres (5,016 ft). The peak is named after James Hector, a prominent scientist in New Zealand during the 19th century. Mt Hector is the site of a memorial cross commemorating trampers killed in the Second World War.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beehives | 1,485 m | S 188° | 0.6 km |
| Field Peak | 1,483 m | NW 324° | 1.0 km |
| Atkinson | 1,472 m | S 202° | 1.2 km |
| Hut Mound | 1,440 m | NW 327° | 1.4 km |
| Bridge Peak | 1,421 m | N 339° | 1.8 km |
| Winchcombe Peak | 1,261 m | E 77° | 2.1 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAR - Schorman-Kaitoke main range traverse | nwn | 158.6 km | — |