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Fiordland - Mitre Peak, Cleddau River, Milford

Fiordland - Mitre Peak, Cleddau River, Milford

Mitre Peak (Maori Rahotu) is a mountain in the South Island of New Zealand, located on the shore of Milford Sound. The mountain was named by Captain John Lort Stokes of HMS Acheron, who found its shape reminiscent of the mitre headwear of Christian bishops. The Māori name for the peak is Rahotu.

Mitre Peak is close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island. It rises to 5,560 feet (1,690 m) with almost sheer drops to the water. The peak is actually a closely grouped set of five peaks, although from most easily accessible viewpoints, it appears as a single point. Milford Sound is part of Te Wahipounamu, a World Heritage Site  as declared by UNESCO. The only road access to Milford Sound is via State Highway 94. 

Postcard Details:
Date Taken:
None Shown
Location:
Fiordland
Province:
Southland
Country:
New Zealand
Publisher:
Gladys Goodall
Photographer:
Gladys Goodall
Photographers Card ID:
None Shown