4 Facts About The Southern Alps + Mt. Cook!
#1. The Southern Alps run 500km along the South Island.
#2. They are called: Kā Tiritiri o te Moana in Maori.#3. Aoraki is the name of a person in the traditions of the Ngāi Tahu iwi; an early name for the South Island is Te Waka o Aoraki (Aoraki's Canoe). In the past many believed it meant "Cloud Piercer",[4] a romantic rendering of the name's components: ao (world, daytime, cloud, etc.) and raki or rangi (day, sky, weather, etc.).[5] Historically, the Māori name has been spelt Aorangi, using the standard Māori form.
#4. Aoraki / Mount Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand. Until 2014, its height was officially listed as 3,754 metres, but new measurements have given a revised height of 3,724 metres (12,218 ft).
I love that panoramic photo you found - what a view! Would you like to climb mountains one day? I wonder how thin the air would feel at 3,724m. Thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteHey Asher, these are some really interesting facts! i really did learn something new from your post.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work!
From Ethan M at Balmacewen Intermediate.