Dixon Peak

Dixon Peak, previously known as Mount Dixon, is the 23rd highest peak in New Zealand, rising to a height of 3,004 metres (9,856 ft). It is located in the Southern Alps of the South Island in the Mackenzie District, 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.

Dixon Peak
Dixon Peak
Highest point
Elevation3,004 metres (9,856 ft)
Prominence55 metres (180 ft)
Geography
LocationSouth Island, New Zealand
Parent rangeSouthern Alps
Climbing
First ascent1931
Easiest routebasic snow/ice climb via East Ridge

Mount Dixon was named by Noel Brodrick for the mountaineer, Marmaduke Dixon (1862–1918).

The mountain should not be confused with Mount Dixon (Grey District), a lower peak of the same name close to the valley of the Taramakau River and near Harper Pass, 100 kilometres (62 mi) to the north east of Dixon Peak.

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