Lawrence Peaks (72°50′S 166°20′E / 72.833°S 166.333°E / -72.833; 166.333) is a mountain complex of high peaks separating the Seafarer Glacier from the head of the Mariner Glacier in Antarctica.
It was named by the Northern Party of New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition (NZGSAE), 1966–67, for the leader of the party, J.E.S.Lawrence.
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