Record SL-700093 · Wikidata Q14950613
Tauhinukorokio
Tauhinu Korokio
No list classifications
Elevation
499
m
1,637 ft
Prominence
—
Isolation
—
Coordinates
43.5888° S,
172.7272° E
Grid ref
—
Description
WikipediaTauhinukorokio / Mount Pleasant (Māori: Tauhinu Korokio), also known just as either Mount Pleasant or Tauhinukorokio individually, is the highest elevation in the eastern Port Hills in Christchurch, New Zealand. It once held a Māori pā, but there was little left of it when European settlers first arrived in the 1840s. The hill was first used as a sheep run, and became the base trig station for the survey of Canterbury. It was also used as a signal station to make residents aware of ships coming into Lyttelton Harbour / Whakaraupō. During World War II, an extensive heavy anti-aircraft artillery (HAA) battery was built near the summit, and the foundations of those buildings still exist.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Cavendish | 445 m | W 268° | 0.9 km |
| Te Moenga-o-Wheke | 464 m | W 264° | 2.4 km |
| Te Upoko-o-Kurī | 421 m | W 263° | 4.0 km |
| Mount Vernon | 462 m | W 263° | 4.8 km |
| Te Poho-o-Tamatea | 405 m | W 251° | 4.9 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| C360a Godley Cliffs | lwn | 16.0 km | — |