Mount Luxmore facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Luxmore |
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Mount Luxmore showing a covering of beech forest
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| Elevation | 1,472 m (4,829 ft) |
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 Mount Luxmore
Location in New Zealand
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Mount Luxmore is a beautiful mountain located in the South Island of New Zealand. You can easily see it from the nearby town of Te Anau. This mountain stands tall at 1,472 meters (about 4,829 feet) above sea level.
Mount Luxmore is a famous part of the Kepler Track. This track is a popular walking trail. The highest point on the Kepler Track is actually Luxmore Saddle, which is slightly lower than the mountain itself, at 1,400 meters (about 4,593 feet).
How Mount Luxmore Got Its Name
Have you ever wondered how mountains get their names? Mount Luxmore was named by a person called James McKerrow. He named it after Philip Bouverie Luxmoore. Philip Luxmoore lived in a town called Timaru in New Zealand.
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