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Southern Alps, Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park

#4 among attractions in Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park

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Southern Alps, Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park

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Alternative names: Maximum elevation: 12218 ftElevation: 12218 ftCoordinates: 43°35'45"S, 170°8'28"E
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Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park New Zealand

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Southern Alps – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aoraki / Mount Cook, Mount Vancouver, Mount Hicks, Mount Dampier.

  • aoraki mount cook aoraki mount cook national park~360 ftNE
    Towering mountain with trekking routes

    Aoraki / Mount Cook, Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park

    2 min walk • Aoraki / Mount Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand. Its height, as of 2014, is listed as 3,724 metres. It sits in the Southern Alps, the mountain range that runs the length of the South Island.

  • mount vancouver aoraki mount cook national park0.7 miN
    Natural attraction, Mountain

    Mount Vancouver, Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park

    19 min walk • Mount Vancouver is a peak in the Southern Alps. At 3,309 metres it is New Zealand's fourth highest named summit. It is an elevation on the ridge leading north from Aoraki / Mount Cook, between Mount Dampier and the Clarke Saddle.

  • mount hicks aoraki mount cook national park0.8 miNW
    Natural attraction, Mountain

    Mount Hicks, Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park

    21 min walk • Mount Hicks is a mountain in the Southern Alps in Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park on the South Island of New Zealand. The mountain is 3,216 metres high. It is above the Hooker Glacier, in the vicinity of Aoraki / Mount Cook. The mountain was first ascended in 1906. The starting point for ascents is the Empress hut.

  • mount dampier westland national park0.9 miNW
    Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

    Mount Dampier, Westland National Park

    25 min walk • Mount Dampier is New Zealand's third highest mountain, rising to 3,440 metres. It is located in the Southern Alps, between Mount Hicks and Aoraki / Mount Cook. It is often traversed by climbers en route to the North ridge of Mount Cook. Its Māori name literally means 'long sky'.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Southern Alps?

Nearby attractions include Aoraki / Mount Cook, Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park (2 min walk), Mount Vancouver, Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park (19 min walk), Mount Hicks, Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park (21 min walk).

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