Southern Alps
mountain range on the South Island in New Zealand
The Southern Alps is a mountain range in New Zealand. The mountain range runs along the entire length of the South Island.
| 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 tallest peak of the Southern Alps is Aoraki / Mount Cook which stands at 3,754 metres (12,316 ft).[1] The mountain range was named on March 23, 1770 by Captain James Cook. He described the Southern Alps as being very high.[2]
References
change- ↑ "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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