Pyramid Peak is the highest point of the Earl Mountains and is situated in the Southland Region of the South Island.

It is set within Fiordland National Park which is part of the Te Wahipounamu UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The nearest higher neighbour is Mount Christina, six kilometres to the north-northeast in the Darran Mountains.

[6] Prevailing westerly winds blow moist air from the Tasman Sea onto the mountains, where the air is forced upward by the mountains (orographic lift), causing moisture to drop in the form of rain or snow.

The months of December through February offer the most favourable weather for viewing or climbing this peak.