Mount Fyffe Explained

Mount Fyffe
Elevation M:1602
Prominence M:1602
Map:New Zealand
Label Position:bottom
Location:South Island, New Zealand
Coordinates Ref:[1]

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

Location

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.

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.[2]

Access

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mt Fyffe, Canterbury – NZ Topo Map. NZ Topo Map. Land Information New Zealand. 21 July 2021.
  2. Web site: Mt Fyffe Hut . doc.govt.nz . Department of Conservation . 21 July 2021 . en-nz.
  3. Web site: Mt Fyffe and the Seaward Kaikōura Range . www.doc.govt.nz . Department of Conservation . 21 July 2021 . en-nz.