Mount Luxmore

Mount Luxmore is a summit in Fiordland National Park that rises to about 1,470 meters and offers views over Lake Te Anau and surrounding valleys below. The peak is surrounded by beech forests that cover the mountainsides.

James McKerrow named the summit after Philip Bouverie Luxmoore from Timaru during his late 19th-century exploration of the region. The naming marked the beginning of European documentation of this southern mountain area.

The mountain's Māori name reflects the deep connection of the Ngāi Tahu people to this landscape. Visitors walking through the beech forests can sense this cultural bond that runs through the region.

The summit is reached via the Kepler Track, a popular walking route that starts from the control gates near Te Anau township. The best time to walk is from December to March when weather is more stable and conditions easier.

The mountain is home to keas, New Zealand's alpine parrots, which are often spotted on the walking paths and known for their curious behavior. These large birds are perfectly adapted to high mountain environments and rank among the country's most intelligent bird species.

GPS coordinates: -45.38611,167.59054

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:22