Takitimu Mountains

Takitimu Mountains
Takitimu Mountains from north
Takitimu Mountains from north (Wilderness Scientific Reserve)
Highest point
PeakBrunel Peaks
Elevation1,650 m (5,410 ft)
Dimensions
Length30 km (19 mi)
Geography
Map
CountryNew Zealand
RegionSouthland

The Takitimu Mountains extend in a north–south direction southeast of Te Anau and Manapouri.[1] The mountain range is about 30 kilometres (19 mi) long and contains several peaks of around 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) height, with the Brunel Peaks reaching 1,650 metres (5,410 ft).[2]

In Māori people mythology, the mountain range is special to Ngāi Tahu as it represents the upturned hull of the Tākitimu waka wrecked in Te Waewae Bay to the south of the Takitimu Mountains.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Takitimu Mountains, Southland - NZ Topo Map". Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
  2. ^ "Brunel Peaks, Southland - NZ Topo Map". Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
  3. ^ Department of Conservation information panel at Wilderness Scientific Reserve
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