Mount Cook
43°32'55.7"S 170°53'43.1"E
Mount Cook, also known as Aoraki, is the highest mountain in New Zealand, reaching 3,724 meters. Located in the Southern Alps, it is part of the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, which encompasses over 700 square kilometers.
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Mount Cook is a significant peak for both its cultural importance to the indigenous Māori and its appeal to mountaineers. The mountain's first recorded ascent was in 1894. The surrounding national park offers various hiking trails and is accessible via State Highway 80. The park includes a visitor center, providing educational resources on the mountain's geology and history.