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Southern Alps

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The Southern Alps, also known as Kā Tiritiri o te Moana, are a mountain range extending along much of New Zealand's South Island, reaching its greatest elevations near the western side. The range includes the South Island's Main Divide, which separates the water catchments of the eastern and western sides of the island, and is home to 17 peaks exceeding 3,000 meters in height, including Aoraki / Mount Cook, the highest point in New Zealand. The range is approximately 500 km long and features numerous glacial valleys, lakes, and over 3,000 glaciers, including the 23.5 km long Tasman Glacier.learn more on wikipedia

Southern Alps