Southern Alps
| Southern Alps / Kā Tiritiri o te Moana | |
|---|---|
 Snow highlights the mountain range in this satellite image | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Aoraki / Mount Cook |
| Elevation | 3,724 m (12,218 ft) |
| Coordinates | 43°35′44.69″S 170°8′27.75″E / 43.5957472°S 170.1410417°E |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 500 km (310 mi) |
| Geography | |
| Location | South Island, New Zealand |
| Range coordinates | 43°30′S 170°30′E / 43.500°S 170.500°E |
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). The mountain range was named on March 23, 1770 by Captain James Cook. He described the Southern Alps as being very high.
References
- ↑ "Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park". Department of Conservation. Retrieved 2013-12-11.
- ↑ Reed, A.W. Place names of New Zealand. p. 384.
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