Alice Peak is a mountain in Fiordland, New Zealand.
Description Alice Peak is part of the Darran Mountains and is situated in the Southland Region of the South Island. It is set within Fiordland National Park which is part of the Te Wahipounamu UNESCO World Heritage Site. Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains east to the Hollyford River via Stickup and Glacier creeks. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises above the Hollyford Valley in four kilometres.
History The first ascent of the summit was made in 1935 by Frank Alack, Kate Gardiner, and Vic Williams.Alice Pk, New Zealand Alpine Club, Climbnz.org, Retrieved 17 January 2025. The mountain was named by Kate Gardiner after her late mother, Alice Evans (1851–1924).Alice Peak, New Zealand Gazetteer, Retrieved 17 January 2025.Story: Gardiner, Kate, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, Retrieved 17 January 2025. This mountain's toponym has been officially approved by the New Zealand Geographic Board.
Climbing routes with the first ascents:
North Ridge – Frank Alack, Kate Gardiner, Vic Williams – (1935) South East Ridge – Anna Gillooly, Dave Hiddleston – (2001) South West Ridge – FA unknown
Climate Based on the Köppen climate classification, Alice Peak is located in a marine west coast climate zone, with a subpolar oceanic climate (Cfc) at the summit.Te Anau Climate (New Zealand), climate-data.org, Retrieved 17 January 2025. Prevailing westerly winds blow moist air from the Tasman Sea onto the mountain, where the air is forced upward by the mountains (orographic lift), causing moisture to drop in the form of rain and snow. This climate supports the Donne Glacier on the peak's slopes. The months of December through February offer the most favourable weather for viewing or climbing this peak.The Best Time to Visit the South Island, nzpocketguide.com, Retrieved 17 January 2025.
See also List of mountains of New Zealand by height Fiordland
References
External links Alice Peak: weather Alice Peak: New Zealand Alpine Club