Natural Wonder · Mount Cook Village, New Zealand
Aoraki / Mount Cook
Aoraki / Mount Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Mount Cook Village, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Type | Natural Wonder |
| Elevation | Elevation: 3724 m |
| Coordinates | 43.5950° S, 170.1419° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Aoraki / Mount Cook is known for
Aoraki / Mount Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand.
About Aoraki / Mount Cook
Aoraki / Mount Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand. Its height, as of 2014, is listed as 3,724 metres (12,218 feet). It is situated in the Southern Alps, the mountain range that runs the length of the South Island.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Mount Cook Village |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Glentanner Airport (GTN) |
| Distance from the airport | 11.9 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Christchurch International Airport (CHC) · Christchurch, New Zealand · 119.9 miles away
- Queenstown Airport (ZQN) · Queenstown, New Zealand · 120.2 miles away
Landmarks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Aoraki / Mount Cook?
Aoraki / Mount Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand.
Where is Aoraki / Mount Cook located?
Aoraki / Mount Cook is in Mount Cook Village, New Zealand. Its coordinates are 43.5950° S, 170.1419° E.
How do I get to Aoraki / Mount Cook?
The nearest town is Mount Cook Village, and the nearest airport is Glentanner Airport (GTN), about 11.9 miles away (straight line).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aoraki_/_Mount_Cook — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5059 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.