Mount Symons

Mount Symons is a 2,408-metre-elevation (7,900-foot) mountain in the South Island of New Zealand.

Mount Symons
East aspect, centred
Highest point
Elevation	2,408 m (7,900 ft)[1][2]
Prominence	388 m (1,273 ft)[2]
Isolation	4.56 km (2.83 mi)[2]
Listing	New Zealand #102
Coordinates	42.033°S 173.57°E / -42.033; 173.57[2]
Geography
Mount Symons Location in New Zealand
Interactive map of Mount Symons
Location	South Island
Country	New Zealand
Region	Canterbury / Marlborough
Parent range	Kaikōura Ranges[3]
Topo map(s)	NZMS260 O30[4] Topo50 BS27[3]

Description

Mount Symons is set along the boundary shared by the Marlborough and Canterbury Regions of the South Island.^[5] It is located 40 kilometres north of the town of Kaikōura where it is part of the Inland Kaikōura Range.^[3] Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains south to the Waiau Toa / Clarence River and north to the Winterton River. Topographic relief is significant as the north face rises over 800 metres (2,625 feet) in approximately one kilometre. The nearest higher neighbour is Mitre Peak, 4.56 kilometres to the northeast.^[2] This mountain's toponym has been officially approved by the New Zealand Geographic Board.^[4]

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount Symons is located in a marine west coast climate zone (Cfb).^[6] Prevailing westerly winds blow moist air from the Tasman Sea onto the mountain, where the air is forced upwards by the mountains (orographic lift), causing moisture to drop in the form of rain and snow. The months of December through February offer the most favourable weather for viewing or climbing this peak.^[7]

See also

• List of mountains of New Zealand by height