Mount Franklin (West Coast)

Mount Franklin
Mount Franklin Location in New Zealand
Interactive map of Mount Franklin
Highest point
Elevation	1,862 m (6,109 ft)[1][2]
Prominence	262 m (860 ft)[2]
Isolation	2.39 km (1.49 mi)[2]
Coordinates	44.064674°S 169.054572°E / -44.064674; 169.054572[2]
Geography
Location	South Island
Country	New Zealand
Region	West Coast
Protected area	Mount Aspiring National Park
Parent range	Browning Range[3]
Topo map(s)	NZMS260 F38[4] Topo50 BZ12[3]

Mount Franklin is located within Mount Aspiring National Park. Part of the Browning Range, it overlooks the Okuru River, 20 kilometres (12 mi) northwest of Makarora, and rises to a height of 1,862 metres (6,109 ft).

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount Franklin is located in a marine west coast climate zone.[5] Prevailing westerly winds blow moist air from the Tasman Sea onto the mountain, where the air is forced upwards by the mountains (orographic lift), causing moisture to drop in the form of rain and snow. The months of December through February offer the most favourable weather for viewing or climbing this peak.[6]

References

1. Mount Franklin, West Coast, NZTopoMap, Retrieved 3 February 2025.
2. "Mount Franklin, New Zealand". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
3. "Mt Franklin". New Zealand Alpine Club. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
4. Mount Franklin, New Zealand Gazetteer, Retrieved 3 February 2025.
5. Te Anau Climate (New Zealand), climate-data.org, Retrieved 3 February 2025.
6. The Best Time to Visit the South Island, nzpocketguide.com, Retrieved 3 February 2025.