Castle Hill Peak is the highest in the Torlesse Range. Here the summit is obscured by snowcloud. The mountain is named after a farm on the western side. This view is from the east. On the right-hand side is The Gap, which is the distinguishing feature of the range as seen from the Canterbury Plains.
Yesterday's storm brought fresh snow to the mountains.
The Great Alpine Highway at the approach to Springfield. On the left is Castle Hill Peak, the highest in the range at 1997 metres. In the centre is The Gap, which is the distinguishing feature of the Torlesse Range when viewed from the Canterbury Plains.