Located in the Southern Alps of the South Island, Aoraki / Mount Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand The most recent GPS measurement by the University of Otago in November 13 puts the summit at 3,724 metres / 12,218 feetThe perfect volcanic cone stands on its own in the Egmont National Park Aoraki Mt Cook Aoraki Mt Cook in the South Island's rugged Southern Alps is New Zealand's highest peak, standing at Tongariro National ParkPipiriki signals the start of the Whanganui River Road section, an undulating 5–7 hour journey boasting incredible river views and heritage sites, both Māori and European It ends at the village of Upokongaro, from where it's another 11km to Whanganui The Best Beaches In New Zealand On The North Island And South Island New zealand mountains north island