Manakau (mountain)

For other places with the same name, see Manakau.
Manakau
Manakau

Location in New Zealand

Highest point
Elevation 2,608 m (8,556 ft)[1]
Prominence 1,798 m (5,899 ft)[1]
Listing Ultra
New Zealand #42
Coordinates 42°13′30″S 173°37′06″E / 42.22500°S 173.61833°E / -42.22500; 173.61833Coordinates: 42°13′30″S 173°37′06″E / 42.22500°S 173.61833°E / -42.22500; 173.61833[1]
Geography
Location Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
Parent range Seaward Kaikoura Range

Manakau is a mountain peak in the Marlborough region of New Zealand's South Island. At 2,608 metres, it is the highest peak of the Seaward Kaikoura Range.

Five routes to the summit have been described,[2] including the popular one from Barratts Bivvy.[3]

Water from the mountain feeds the Clarence, Hapuku and Kowhai Rivers.

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