Dixon Peak facts for kids

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Dixon Peak
Highest point
Elevation	3,004 metres (9,856 ft)
Prominence	55 metres (180 ft)
Geography
Location	South Island, New Zealand
Parent range	Southern Alps
Climbing
First ascent	1931
Easiest route	basic snow/ice climb via East Ridge

Dixon Peak, previously known as Mount Dixon, is the 23rd highest peak in New Zealand, rising to a height of 3,004 metres (9,856 ft). It is located in the Southern Alps of the South Island in the Mackenzie District, within Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, and only a short distance from its more illustrious neighbour Aoraki / Mount Cook. The mountain is a popular peak for climbers, and is used as a practice run for ascents of Cook.

Mount Dixon was named by Noel Brodrick for the mountaineer, Marmaduke Dixon (1862–1918).

The mountain should not be confused with Mount Dixon (Grey District), a lower peak of the same name close to the valley of the Taramakau River and near Harper Pass, 100 kilometres (62 mi) to the north east of Dixon Peak.