Manakau (mountain)
Mountain in New Zealand From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mountain in New Zealand From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Manakau is a mountain peak in the Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island.[2] At 2,608 metres, it is the highest peak of the Seaward Kaikōura Range.[3]
Manakau | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,608 m (8,556 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 1,798 m (5,899 ft)[1] |
Listing | Ultra New Zealand #42 |
Coordinates | 42°13′30″S 173°37′06″E[1] |
Geography | |
Location | Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand |
Parent range | Seaward Kaikōura Range |
Five routes to the summit have been described,[4] including the popular one from Barratts Bivvy[5] (however the bivvy itself was destroyed during 2016 Kaikōura earthquake[6]).
Water from the mountain feeds the Waiau Toa / Clarence, Hapuku and Kowhai Rivers.[7]
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