Mitre Peak Mountain

Mitre Peak is a distinctive mountain in Milford Sound / Piopiotahi in Fiordland National Park, Southland, New Zealand, known for its sharp, steep profile. The peak reaches an elevation of 1,692 metres and rises almost directly from the fiord waters.

The mountain is a focal point for photographic and boat-tour views in Milford Sound and is frequently depicted in imagery of New Zealand’s fiords. It is popular with sightseers rather than large-scale climbing tourism due to its steepness and technical difficulty.

Mitre Peak sits on the coast of Milford Sound within Fiordland National Park, one of New Zealand’s most remote and scenic protected areas, accessible by road to the Milford Sound visitor area and by sea or air for tours.

• Elevation: Rises steeply from the waters of Milford Sound / Piopiotahi to an elevation of 1,692 metres, creating one of New Zealand’s most photographed mountain silhouettes.
• Viewing: Best viewed from boat cruises on Milford Sound, which present the peak rising nearly vertically from sea level along the fiord.

Mitre Peak is viewed from Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park. From Te Anau, Milford Sound is a roughly 2-2.5 hour drive along State Highway 94; coach services and scenic flights from Queenstown and Te Anau also operate.

• Plan hikes early in the morning to catch the summit light before clouds often build in the afternoon.
• If attempting serious climbing, register routes with local DOC offices and use experienced guides for alpine conditions.
• Check weather forecasts closely - Fiordland weather changes rapidly and is often wet.