Mount Teichelmann
Mountain in the Southern Alps, New Zealand
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Mount Teichelmann (Rarangiroa)[2] is a mountain summit located in the Southern Alps, in the Westland District of New Zealand.[2] The mountain was named after the Australian surgeon and mountaineer Ebenezer Teichelmann.
Isolation0.21 km (0.13 mi)
| Mount Teichelmann | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,144 m (10,315 ft)[1] |
| Isolation | 0.21 km (0.13 mi) |
| Coordinates | 43°34′26″S 170°08′49″E |
| Naming | |
| Etymology | Ebenezer Teichelmann |
| Native name | Rarangiroa |
| Geography | |
.png)  Mount Teichelmann Location of Mount Teichelmann in New Zealand | |
| Location | West Coast, New Zealand |
| Parent range | Southern Alps |
Description
Mount Teichelmann lies on the junction of the Balfour Range and the main range of Southern Alps, between the two highest peaks of the country, 3,724 m (12,218 ft) high Aoraki / Mount Cook and the 3,497 m (11,473 ft) high Mount Tasman.[2] Linda Glacier is found on the southeastern flanks of the peak.[2]
The peak is located at the border between Westland Tai Poutini National Park and Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park.