Mount Hector is one of the highest peaks in the Tararua Range, situated in the lower North Island of New Zealand. It has a height of 1,529 metres (5,016 ft).
The peak is named after James Hector a leading scientist in New Zealand during the 19th century.
Mt Hector is the site of a memorial cross commemorating trampers killed in the Second World War.
There's a trail called Dress Circle Track leading to the summit. Mount Hector is one of the 10 peaks along the TAR - southern crossing.
The nearest mountain hut is Kime Hut located 1 283m/4 211ft NW of the summit.
By elevation Mount Hector is
# 9 out of 480 in Wellington # 1 out of 67 in Kapiti Coast District # 1 out of 118 in South Wairarapa District # 8 out of 99 in Carterton District # 9 out of 616 in the Tararua Range
By prominence Mount Hector is
# 3 out of 480 in Wellington # 1 out of 67 in Kapiti Coast District # 2 out of 118 in South Wairarapa District # 1 out of 99 in Carterton District # 3 out of 616 in the Tararua Range
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