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 / 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
Dimensions
Length	500 km (310 mi)
Geography
Location	South Island, New Zealand
Range coordinates	43°30′S 170°30′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]