Achilles Peak

Achilles Peak is a 2,540-metre-elevation mountain in the Canterbury Region of New Zealand. Achilles Peak has an elevation of 2,395 metres.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Alma and The Thumbs.

Peak
is a 2,510-metre-elevation mountain in the of New Zealand.

Peak
is a 2,546-metre-elevation mountain in the Canterbury Region of New Zealand.

Achilles Peak

Latitude
-43.5676° or 43° 34′ 3″ south
Longitude
170.72581° or 170° 43′ 33″ east
Elevation
2,395 metres (7,858 feet)
Open location code
4V8GCPJG+X8
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Open­Street­Map feature
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Dutch—“Achilles Peak” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Achilles”
  • Dutch: “Achilles”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Freezing Point and Jumped Up Downs.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: High Peak and Low Peak.

Canterbury: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Christchurch and Mount Cook National Park.

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