Southern Alps | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | Aoraki / Mount Cook |
Elevation | 3,754 m (12,316 ft) |
Coordinates | 43°30′S 170°30′E / 43.500°S 170.500°E |
Geography | |
Country | New Zealand[1] |
Regions | Canterbury and West Coast |
The Southern Alps is a mountain range in New Zealand. The mountain range runs along the entire length of the South Island.
The tallest peak of the Southern Alps is Aoraki / Mount Cook which stands at 3,754 metres (12,316 ft).[2] The mountain range was named on March 23, 1770 by Captain James Cook. He described the Southern Alps as being very high.[3]