Mount Gizeh is a mountain in the Canterbury Region of New Zealand.
Description Mount Gizeh is located northwest of Christchurch in Arthur's Pass National Park. It is part of the Black Range of the Southern Alps in the South Island. Precipitation runoff from the mountain's northeast slope drains to the Anti Crow River, whereas all other slopes drain into the Avoca River. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises above the Avoca Valley in two kilometres. The nearest higher peak is Mount Greenlaw, 2.38 kilometres to the west-northwest. "Gizeh" is an older, French-based transliteration of the Arabic name for the city of Giza, home to the Giza pyramid complex which includes the Great Sphinx of Giza. Sphinx Saddle is the official name of the pass to the east of Mount Gizeh.Sphinx Saddle, New Zealand Gazetteer, Retrieved 9 March 2025.
Climbing The first ascent of the summit was made on 19 April 1930 by R.E. Clark, John Pascoe, and A.G. Flower via the Anti Crow River.Mt Gizeh, New Zealand Alpine Club, Climbnz.org, Retrieved 9 March 2025.
Climbing routes:
Via Anti Crow River North Ridge Via Echo Col Northeast Face
Climate Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount Gizeh 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 9 March 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 9 March 2025.
See also List of mountains of New Zealand by height
References
External links Mount Gizeh: New Zealand Alpine Club Mount Gizeh: weather First ascent party on summit (photo): New Zealand National Library Mount Gizeh (photo): Canterbury Museum