Mount Hector
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. The peak is named after James Hector, a prominent scientist in New Zealand during the 19th century.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ōtaki Forks.
Ōtaki Forks
Locality
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Ōtaki Forks is a rural locality in the… Ōtaki Forks is situated 10 km northwest of Mount Hector.
Mount Hector
- Hill rising to 1,380 metres (4,528 feet)
- Category: landform
- Location
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Latitude
-40.94827° or 40° 56′ 54″ south
Longitude
175.2802° or 175° 16′ 49″ east
Open location code
4VFQ372J+M3
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