Dixon Peak, Mountain summit in Mackenzie District, New Zealand

Dixon Peak is a mountain summit in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park within the Mackenzie District, rising to approximately 3000 meters. The mountain sits along the East Ridge and stands as one of many alpine peaks in this cluster of high country terrain.

Dixon Peak was named by Noel Brodrick after Marmaduke Dixon, who lived from 1862 to 1918. The mountain was long known as Mount Dixon before the current name came into use. It should not be confused with the lower Mount Dixon in Grey District, near the Taramakau River and Harper Pass, about 100 kilometres to the north-east.

The peak serves as a training ground for climbers preparing to tackle the neighboring Aoraki, New Zealand's highest mountain. Many alpinists use it to develop their skills on snow and ice before attempting the higher summit.

Reaching the summit requires experience in snow and ice climbing along with specialized alpine equipment. Visitors should monitor weather conditions closely and prepare for rapidly changing mountain weather patterns, as conditions directly affect route safety.

Dixon Peak was long called Mount Dixon; the name honours Marmaduke Dixon (1862–1918), the mountaineer for whom Noel Brodrick named it. A separate, lower Mount Dixon stands near the Taramakau River valley and Harper Pass, about 100 kilometres to the north-east, so the two are easily confused.