Mount Rolleston, Mountain summit in Arthur's Pass National Park, New Zealand.
Mount Rolleston reaches an elevation of 2,271 meters and forms a prominent peak within the Southern Alps mountain range of New Zealand's South Island.
Surveyor Arthur Dudley Dobson named the mountain in 1864 after William Rolleston, who served as Superintendent of the Canterbury Province during that period.
The mountain plays a central role in New Zealand's climbing community, with its Rome Ridge route attracting experienced mountaineers throughout the climbing season.
Climbers begin their ascent from Arthur's Pass village, typically departing at 4 AM to take advantage of stable morning conditions and complete the return journey.
The mountain features multiple climbing routes including the technical Rome Ridge and Goldney Ridge, which transforms into the skiable Otira Slide during winter months.
GPS coordinates: -42.91133,171.51225
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:59
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