Ngatimamoe Peak is a mountain summit in Fiordland, New Zealand.
Ngatimamoe Peak is the third-highest peak of the Earl Mountains and is situated in the Southland Region of the South Island. It is set within Fiordland National Park which is part of the Te Wahipounamu UNESCO World Heritage Site. Precipitation runoff from the mountain's north slope drains to the Hollyford River via Falls Creek, whereas the south slope drains into the headwaters of Mistake Creek â West Branch Eglinton River â Eglinton River â Lake Te Anau. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises above the Mistake Creek Valley in one kilometre, and above Falls Creek Valley in 1.5 kilometre. The nearest higher neighbour is Pyramid Peak, 1.7 kilometre to the west. This mountain's toponym has been officially approved by the New Zealand Geographic Board. The peak was named by Dick Ferris in 1934 to honour the NgÃÂti MÃÂmoe, a MÃÂori iwi.
The first ascent of the summit was made in April 1934 by Dick Ferris, Arthur Hynd, Gordon Lindsay, and Arch Smiley.
Climbing routes with the first ascents:
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Ngatimamoe Peak is located in a marine west coast climate zone. Prevailing westerly winds blow moist air from the Tasman Sea onto the mountains, where the air is forced upward by the mountains (orographic lift), causing moisture to drop in the form of rain or snow. This climate supports a small glacial remnant on the lower south slope. The months of December through February offer the most favourable weather for viewing or climbing this peak.
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