Walter Peak (New Zealand)
Walter Peak is a mountain located near Queenstown, New Zealand. It has a height of 1,800 metres (5,906 ft).[1]
Walter Peak | |
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Walter Peak as viewed from Queenstown | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,800 m (5,900 ft) |
Coordinates | 45°07′44″S 168°33′36″E |
Naming | |
Native name | Kā Kamu-a-Hakitekura |
It is regularly visited by the TSS Earnslaw steamship, which takes passengers to the base of the mountain to visit the Walter Peak High Country Farm. The Colonel's homestead, close to the steamships destination, is also popular and serves lunch and dinner.
References
- "Walter Peak". Tracks. New Zealand Tramper. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
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