The Marquee is a mountain in the Canterbury Region of New Zealand.
Description The Marquee is located west of Christchurch in the South Island. It is set in the Arrowsmith Range of the Southern Alps. Precipitation runoff from the mountain's north and east slopes drains into tributaries of the Rakaia River, whereas the south and west slopes drain into tributaries of the Cameron River. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises above the south slope in one-half kilometre. The nearest higher peak is Jagged Peak, three kilometres to the west-northwest. In British English "marquee" refers more generally to a large tent, usually for social uses. The New Zealand mountaineer Rex Hall Booth (1893–1967) applied the name to complement the mountain immediately west, Tent Peak (2,448 m).The Marquee, New Zealand Gazetteer, Retrieved 24 February 2025. The mountain's toponym has been officially approved by the New Zealand Geographic Board.
Climbing
Climbing routes with first ascents:The Marquee, New Zealand Alpine Club, Climbnz.org, Retrieved 24 February 2025.
South Ridge – William McBeth, Rex Booth, Walter Baker, Charles Hilgendorf, Roy Twyneham – (1930s) North West Ridge – Dave Hall, Thomas Scott, Keith Russell, Melville Glasgow – (1950) West Face – FA unknown
Climate Based on the Köppen climate classification, The Marquee is located in a marine west coast (Cfb) climate zone, with a subpolar oceanic climate (Cfc) at the summit.Christchurch Climate (New Zealand), climate-data.org, Retrieved 24 February 2025. Prevailing westerly winds blow moist air from the Tasman Sea onto the mountains, where the air is forced upwards by the mountains (orographic lift), causing moisture to drop in the form of rain or snow. 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 24 February 2025.
Gallery
See also List of mountains of New Zealand by height
References
External links Weather: The Marquee The Marquee: New Zealand Alpine Club