HAUMIA-TIKETIKE | MOUNT BREWSTER
The majestic haumai-tiketike/Mount Brewster and Brewster Glacier captured in the morning with the first light illuminating the peak. Shot in the summer of 2023 this image encapsulates the beauty awaiting adventurers after a rewarding ascent from the valley floor.
Haumai-tiketike/ Mount Brewster is located in the Mount Aspiring National Park high above the Haast Highway. Standing at 2516m above sea level, the name Haumai-tiketike refers to the cold- breeze arising from the glacier on Mount Brewster, which early travelers would feel when they reached the top of Tiori-patea (Haast Pass).
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From the Fantail Falls carpark on the Haast pass highway, it is a 3-4 hour climb to Brewster hut and a further 1-2 hours to the base of the glacier. Camping by the serene glacial lake below the glacier is almost imperative, offering panoramic views of the valley and sunset on one side, and the glacier and Mount Brewster peak on the other.
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Due to its elevation relative to surrounding peaks, Mount Brewster offers unparalleled vistas of distant mountains and serves as a perfect vantage point for captivating sunsets to the west. For those exploring the glacier, it is highly recommended to allocate ample time not only for close-up encounters with the ice but also for moments of quiet reflection, immersing oneself fully in the grandeur of the surroundings.
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