Mount Grono

Mount Grono
Approach to Doubtful Sound with Mount Grosnez (1875) by W. M. Hodgkins
Highest point
Elevation1,196 m (3,924 ft)
Coordinates45°15′54″S 166°57′06″E / 45.26500°S 166.95167°E / -45.26500; 166.95167
Naming
EtymologyNamed for John Grono
Native nameTe Paparoa-o-Tū (Māori)
Defining authorityNew Zealand Geographic Board
Geography
Mount Grono
Location in New Zealand
CountryNew Zealand
RegionSouthland Region
DistrictSouthland District

Mount Grono (Māori: Te Paparoa-o-Tū), previously spelled Mount Groznoz, is a 1,196-metre (3,924 ft) peak on Secretary Island, part of New Zealand's Fiordland National Park. It was named for early 19th century sealer John Grono.

Mount Grono is the highest peak in New Zealand's main island chain outside of the North and South Islands.