Mount Somers / Te Kiekie | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,688[1] m (5,538 ft) |
Listing | List of mountains of New Zealand by height |
Coordinates | 43°37′9.39″S 171°22′27.81″E / 43.6192750°S 171.3743917°E |
Naming | |
Native name | Te Kiekie (Māori) |
Geography | |
South Island, New Zealand | |
Parent range | Southern Alps |
Geology | |
Rock age | |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Mount Somers Summit Track |
Mount Somers / Te Kiekie is a mountain in the South Island of New Zealand, located in the foothills of the Southern Alps. At 1,688 metres (5,538 ft), it is prominently visible from the Canterbury Plains. The area around the mountain offers opportunities for day walks and overnight tramping.