Braeburn Range
Braeburn Range | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | Mount Murchison |
Elevation | 1,469 m (4,820 ft) |
Coordinates | 41°43′48″S 172°29′59″E / 41.73000°S 172.49972°E |
Dimensions | |
Length | 23 km (14 mi) NW - SE |
Geography | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Tasman Region |
Topo map | LINZ 250-18 Murchison |
The Braeburn Range is a mountain range in the
The northernmost and highest peak of the range is the 1,469 metres (4,820 ft) Mount Murchison overlooking the Buller River. The southern endpoint of the range is Mount Hutton (1,400 metres (4,600 ft)) above the Tiraumea Saddle. The higher Ella Range lies to the south. Other peaks include Mount Pickering (1,249 metres (4,098 ft)), Mount Cotton (1,256 metres (4,121 ft)), Mount Baring (1,127 metres (3,698 ft)), and Twins (1,152 metres (3,780 ft)).[1] The bush line is around 1,350 metres (4,430 ft) in this area, so only the two highest peaks are not covered in bush. There is a radio and television transmission mast on top of Mount Murchison.
The area above the bush line on Mount Murchison is one of three isolated habitats for an as-yet unnamed species of large
The area is popular for hunting, with red deer, pigs, chamois and goats to be found.
References
- ^ New Zealand 1:260000 Topographic Map Series sheet 250–18: Murchison
- ^ a b Walker, Kath. "Recovery plans for Powelliphanta land snails 2003–2013" (PDF). Department of Conservation. pp. 157–159.
- ISBN 978-0-909010-12-6.
- ^ "Nelson Lakes Hunting - Braeburn Range". Department of Conservation. Archived from the original on 22 February 2013. Retrieved 15 April 2011.