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Dixon Peak
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,004 metres (9,856 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 55 metres (180 ft)[1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | South Island, New Zealand |
| Parent range | Southern Alps |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1931[2] |
| Easiest route | basic snow/ice climb via East Ridge[2] |
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.[3]
Mount Dixon was named by Noel Brodrick for the mountaineer, Marmaduke Dixon (1862–1918).[4][5][6]
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.[7]
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Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand
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43°33′51.4″S 170°10′53.5″E / 43.564278°S 170.181528°E / -43.564278; 170.181528
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