Darran Mountains

Darran Mountains
Map
The Darran Mountains are shaded purple. This map also shows the approximate extent of the geological magma origin Darran Suite of gabbronorite and dioritic orthogneiss in red shading which is named after the mountains, is more resistant to erosion than the other rocks of the mountains, and reaches higher heights.
Highest point
Elevation2,723 m (8,934 ft)[1]
Parent peakMount Tūtoko
Coordinates44°40′S 168°05′E / 44.667°S 168.083°E / -44.667; 168.083
Geography
Map
LocationFiordland, South Island, New Zealand
Geology
Rock age138–136 Ma
Rock typeDiorite
Volcanic arc/beltZealandia Median Tectonic Zone
Last eruption136 ± 1.9 Ma[2]
Climbing
Normal routeHomer Tunnel
AccessState Highway 94 (New Zealand)

The Darran Mountains are a prominent range within New Zealand's Fiordland National Park, the country's biggest national park. They contain the park's highest peak, Mount Tūtoko (2,723 metres (8,934 ft)).

  1. ^ NZTopoMap:Milford Sound
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference DarransNZ was invoked but never defined (see the help page).