Southern Alps
The Southern Alps is a mountain range in New Zealand. The mountain range runs along the entire length of the South Island.
| Southern Alps | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Aoraki / Mount Cook |
| Elevation | 3,754 m (12,316 ft)  |
| Coordinates | 43°30′S 170°30′E |
| Geography | |
| Country | New Zealand[1] |
| Regions | Canterbury and West Coast |
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]
References
- NewZealand.com. "Southern Alps". Archived from the original on June 29, 2016. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
- "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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