Dun Mountain, Mountain summit near Nelson, New Zealand.
The barren peak of Dun Mountain reaches 1,129 meters in elevation, displaying distinctive reddish soil and minimal vegetation on its upper slopes.
Ferdinand von Hochstetter discovered in 1859 that the mountain contained dense igneous rock, leading him to name this specific rock formation 'dunite'.
The mountain's name originated from early Nelson settlers who observed its characteristic dun color, reflecting the geological composition of the area.
A 38-kilometer mountain bike trail circuit starting from Brook Street in Nelson leads visitors through diverse terrain to reach the summit.
The mountain serves as the type locality for both dunite and rodingite, making it internationally significant for geological research and mineral studies.
GPS coordinates: -41.34258,173.37591
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:58
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