Mount Franklin (Tasman) facts for kids

Mount Franklin is a tall mountain peak found in the Nelson Lakes National Park in the Tasman District of New Zealand. It is the highest point in the Tasman Region. This mountain stands at 2,340 metres (7,677 feet) tall.

Mount Franklin is special because it is the highest of four mountains in New Zealand that share the name "Mount Franklin." It is located about 15 kilometres (9.3 miles) south of Lake Rotoroa. It is just two metres taller than the nearby Mount Travers.

Where is Mount Franklin?

Mount Franklin is part of a group of mountains called the Franklin Ridge. This ridge is the very northern end of the St James Range. The Franklin Ridge helps to separate the two main parts of the Sabine River valley. These are the east and west branches of the river.

How Did Mount Franklin Get Its Name?

The mountain was named by a famous explorer and geologist named Sir Julius von Haast. He was working as a geologist for the Canterbury region of New Zealand when he named it.

Sir Julius von Haast chose the name to honour Rear-Admiral Sir John Franklin. Sir John Franklin was a British explorer who explored the Arctic. He was also a former Governor of Tasmania, an island state of Australia.