The Marquee is a mountain in the Canterbury Region of New Zealand.
The Marquee is located west of Christchurch in the South Island. It is set in the Arrowsmith Range of the Southern Alps. Precipitation runoff from the mountain's north and east slopes drains into tributaries of the Rakaia River, whereas the south and west slopes drain into tributaries of the Cameron River. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises above the south slope in one-half kilometre. The nearest higher peak is Jagged Peak, three kilometres to the west-northwest. In British English "marquee" refers more generally to a large tent, usually for social uses. The New Zealand mountaineer Rex Hall Booth (1893âÂÂ1967) applied the name to complement the mountain immediately west, Tent Peak (2,448 m). 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, The Marquee 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. The months of December through February offer the most favourable weather for viewing or climbing this peak.
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