Mitre Peak

Mitre Peak is an iconic mountain within the South Island of New Zealand, positioned at the shore of Milford Sound. It is one of the maximum photographed peaks inside the united states. The one of a kind shape of the height in southern New Zealand gives the mountain its name, after the mitre headwear of Christian bishops. It was named via Captain John Lort Stokes of the HMS Acheron. The Maori name for the height is Rahotu. Part of the motive for its iconic repute is its place. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, within the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a lovely sight.

The mountain rises near vertically to 5,560 ft, i.E. Just over a mile, from the water of Milford Sound, which technically is a fjord. The height is in reality a closely grouped set of 5 peaks, with Mitre Peak now not even the tallest one, however from maximum effortlessly on hand viewpoints, Mitre Peak appears as a single factor. Milford Sound is part of Te Wahipounamu, a World Heritage Site as d by using UNESCO. The only road access to Milford Sound is via State Highway ninety four, in itself one of the most scenic roads in New Zealand.