Murchison Mountains
| Murchison Mountains | |
|---|---|
A view of the Murchison Mountains from Te Anau | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Mount Lyall |
| Elevation | 1,892 m (6,207 ft) |
| Coordinates | 45°16′31″S 167°32′12″E / 45.27516°S 167.53659°E |
| Geography | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Range coordinates | 45°12′03″S 167°25′49″E / 45.20086°S 167.43017°E |
| Topo map | GNS Science |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Mountain Range |
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The Murchison Mountains (Māori: Te Puhi-a-noa) are a group of mountains in Fiordland National Park in New Zealand. It is the location where the South Island takahē, a type of bird presumed extinct, was rediscovered in 1948. The highest mountain is Mount Lyall at 1,892 metres (6,207 ft).