North Peak is a mountain in the Canterbury Region of New Zealand.
North Peak is located west of Christchurch in the South Island. It is set at the eastern end of the Jollie Range of the Southern Alps. Precipitation runoff from the mountain's southwest slope drains into the headwaters of the Lawrence River, whereas all other slopes drain into Jagged Stream and Reischek Stream which are both tributaries of the Rakaia River. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises above the Lawrence Glacier in one-half kilometre. The nearest higher peak is Red Peak, one kilometre to the west. New Zealand mountaineer Guy Mannering (1862âÂÂ1947) applied the toponym on 16 May 1893 because the peak is situated at the northernmost tip of the Arrowsmith Range. The mountain's toponym has been officially approved by the New Zealand Geographic Board.
Climbing routes with first ascents:
Based on the Köppen climate classification, North Peak is located in a marine west coast (Cfb) climate zone, with a subpolar oceanic climate (Cfc) at the summit. Prevailing westerly winds blow moist air from the Tasman Sea onto the mountains, where the air is forced upwards by the mountains (orographic lift), causing moisture to drop in the form of rain or snow. This climate supports the Lawrence, Reischek, Assault, and Gridiron glaciers on the slopes of this peak. The months of December through February offer the most favourable weather for viewing or climbing this peak.
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