Aoraki / Mount Cook
mountain in the Southern Alps of New Zealand
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Aoraki / Mount Cook is the tallest mountain in New Zealand, located in the Southern Alps. It is a significant landmark for both Māori culture and New Zealand's natural heritage, drawing mountaineers and visitors from around the world.
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Aoraki / Mount Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand. Its height, as of 2014, is listed as 3,724 metres (12,218 feet). It is situated in the Southern Alps, the mountain range that runs the length of the South Island. A popular tourist destination, it is also a favourite challenge for mountaineers. Aoraki / Mount Cook consists of three summits: from south to north, the Low Peak (3,593 m or 11,788 ft), the Middle Peak (3,717 m or 12,195 ft) and the High Peak. The summits lie slightly south and east of the main divide of the Southern Alps, with the Tasman Glacier to the east and the Hooker Glacier to the southwest. Mount Cook is ranked 10th in the world by topographic isolation.
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