Pukeamoamo / Mitre facts for kids
For the well-known peak in Milford Sound, see Mitre Peak (New Zealand).
Quick facts for kids Pukeamoamo / Mitre |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1571m |
| Prominence | 1331m |
| Isolation | 113km |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Pukeamoamo (Māori) |
| 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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