| Mount Hector | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,529 m (5,016 ft) |
| Location | |
| Location | North Island, New Zealand |
| Range | Tararua Range |
Mount Hector is the highest mountain of the southern Tararua Range, situated in the lower North Island of New Zealand. It has a height of 1,529 metres (5,016 ft).
The mountain is named after James Hector a leading scientist in New Zealand during the 19th century.[1]