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For the well-known peak in Milford Sound, see Mitre Peak (New Zealand).
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Pukeamoamo / Mitre
Pukeamoamo / Mitre is located in New Zealand
Pukeamoamo / Mitre
Pukeamoamo / Mitre
Location in New Zealand
Highest point
Elevation 1571m
Prominence 1331m
Isolation 113km
Naming
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Geography
Location Carterton District, Wellington Region, New Zealand
Parent range Tararua Range

Pukeamoamo / Mitre is the highest mountain of the Tararua Range, situated in the lower North Island of New Zealand. It has a total height of 1,571 metres (5,154 ft).

The mountain was named after its double peak that resembles a bishop's mitre.

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