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Mitre Peak
Mitre Peak has been captured in many representations. J.C. Hoyte's 1870s image softens its ridges and reduces its scale. Milford became accessible by track in 1888 and has remained a premier tourist site ever since.
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Further information and copies of this image may be obtained from the Library through its 'Timeframes' website, http://timeframes.natlib.govt.nz
Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, must be obtained before any re-use of this image
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