Mount Tasman

Mount Tasman rises 3,497 meters above sea level, positioned north of Mount Cook within the Southern Alps mountain range of New Zealand's South Island.

Edward FitzGerald, Matthias Zurbriggen, and Jack Clarke completed the first recorded ascent of Mount Tasman in February 1895, marking a milestone in New Zealand mountaineering.

The mountain carries the name Te Horokōau in Māori language, referring to the motion of a shag bird's neck during the act of swallowing fish.

Climbers need advanced mountaineering skills to navigate the glacier, snow, and ice routes that lead to Mount Tasman's summit throughout all seasons.

Mount Tasman stands as New Zealand's second-highest peak, situated on the Main Divide between Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Westland Tai Poutini National Park.

Location: West Coast Region

Location: Canterbury Region

Elevation above the sea: 3,497 m

Part of: Southern Alps / Kā Tiritiri o te Moana

GPS coordinates: -43.56570,170.15719

Latest update: March 13, 2025 04:53