Mitre (New Zealand) Explained

Pukeamoamo / Mitre
Map:New Zealand
Location:Carterton District, Wellington Region, New Zealand
Label Position:bottom
Elevation:1571m
Prominence:1331m
Isolation:113km
Range:Tararua Range
Coordinates:-40.8°N 202°W

Pukeamoamo / Mitre is the highest mountain of the Tararua Range, situated in the lower North Island of New Zealand. It has a total height of 1571m (5,154feet).

The mountain was named after its double peak that resembles a bishop's mitre.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/wairarapa/wairarapa/tararua-forest-park/ Department of Conservation - Tararua Forest Park