Mount Fyffe

Mountain in New Zealand

Mount Fyffe

Ridge leading to the top of Mount Fyffe

Highest point
Elevation| 1,602 m (5,256 ft)
Prominence| 1,602 m (5,256 ft)
Coordinates| 42°18′37.59″S 173°36′44.73″E﻿ / ﻿42.3104417°S 173.6124250°E﻿ / -42.3104417; 173.6124250[1]
Geography

Mount Fyffe

South Island, New Zealand

Parent range| Seaward Kaikōura Range

Mount Fyffe is a mountain peak in the Seaward Kaikōura Range, in the Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island.[2] The mountain was named after Robert Fyffe, a whaler who introduced sheep and milking goats to Kaikōura.[3]

## Location

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The summit is around 11 km from Kaikōura.[1] On a clear day, it provides views of the Banks Peninsula to the south and the North Island to the north.[3]

About 2 kms from the top, there is a backcountry shelter Mt Fyffe Hut. This 8-bunk hut is managed by the Department of Conservation.[4]

## Access

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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.[3]

## Gallery

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* Mt Fyffe Hut

* View from Mt Fyffe towards Manakau

* Track up Mount Fyffe

* Kaikōura Peninsula and Mt Fyffe

## References

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1. ^ a b "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. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
3. ^ a b c "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.

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Kaikōura District, New Zealand

Seat: Kaikōura

Populated places|

* Clarence
* Kaikōura
* Kekerengu
* Oaro

Geographic features|

| Landforms|

* Kaikōura Canyon
* Kaikōura Peninsula
* Haumuri Bluff
* Hundalee Hills
* Kaikōura Ranges
* Mount Fyffe
* Mount Manakau

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Rivers|

* Conway River
* Hāpuku River
* Kowhai River
* Oaro River
* Waiau Toa / Clarence River

Facilities and attractions|

* Hikurangi Marine Reserve
* Kaikoura Airport
* Kaikōura Dark Sky Sanctuary
* Ka Whata Tu O Rakihouia Conservation Park
* Kowhai Valley and Shearwater Stream Important Bird Area
* Whale Trail

Government|

* District Council
* Mayor
* Regional Council

History|

* 1886 SS Taiaroa grounding
* 1978 Kaikoura lights
* 2016 Kaikōura earthquake

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