Avalanche Peak, Mountain summit in Arthur's Pass National Park, New Zealand.

Avalanche Peak is a 1,833-metre summit in Arthur's Pass National Park, rising about 216 metres above the surrounding terrain. Its upper slopes end in sheer drops of around 80 metres, and the peak is exposed to avalanches in winter, which gave it its name.

Avalanche Peak has recorded fatalities from attempts on the summit since 1933, not a founding date as a climbing destination. The Department of Conservation now maintains two one-day routes to the summit, the Avalanche Peak Route and Scotts Route, both starting from Arthur's Pass village. The peak is the only poled summit route in the area.

Two one-day routes leave from Arthur's Pass village: the Avalanche Peak Route and Scotts Route, the only poled summit route in the area. The peak is also a favoured place for kea, and an annual mountain run, the Avalanche Peak Challenge, crosses the summit.

The complete round trip takes between five and eight hours with an elevation gain of about 1,110 meters (3,600 ft) over roughly 9 kilometers (6 miles). Conditions can change rapidly, so sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing are essential for the climb.

Avalanche Peak is the only poled summit route in the Arthur's Pass area, with markers guiding the way. It is also a popular place for kea, the alpine parrot often seen near the summit. An annual mountain run, the Avalanche Peak Challenge, crosses the peak.