Tapuae-o-Uenuku, Mountain summit in Inland Kaikōura Range, New Zealand
Tapuae-o-Uenuku reaches 2,885 meters in height, making it the highest peak in northeastern South Island and visible from Cook Strait, 165 kilometers away.
James Cook first spotted the mountain in the 18th century, naming it Mount Odin before changing its designation to The Watcher due to its visibility.
The mountain's name translates from Māori as 'footprint of the rainbow' and holds deep connections to Chief Tapuaenuku in indigenous traditions.
Climbers must ford the Hodder River between 50 to 80 times during the ascent, which typically requires three days to complete the round trip.
Edmund Hillary trained on this mountain during World War II with the Royal New Zealand Air Force before his later achievement on Mount Everest.
GPS coordinates: -41.99586,173.66282
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:11
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