Mitre Pk

(6 routes)

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Mitre Pk

(6 routes)

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For all its popularity the peak sees relatively few ascents. Kayaking across to the base in the early mornings makes Mitre Peak a unique climbing experience found nowhere else in New Zealand. Well worth the adventure.

1683m
Altitude

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Type:

Mountain

Altitude:

1683m

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Access:

Be aware that a considerable day-breeze picks up on the water by mid-afternoon. The Fiord becomes choppy and unforgiving.

NZMS260:

D40 021 067

Topo50:

CB08 920 449

Reference	Name	Grade	Quality	Length				Comments		Actions
	Traverse of Three Peaks		0
	From west to east. Ted Coates, John Howard, 1973.
	East Ridge		0
	From Deepwater Basin kayak out into the Fiord following the edge of the shore till Sinbad gully is reached. From the beach at Sinbad Gully follow a faint trail through the bush to gain the crest of the ridge. Traverse over the Footstool and descend to a saddle, which provides the only water on route, then follow the ridge as it climbs to the high peak. J Dennistoun, 1910.