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Fun fact 5 about Aoraki/Mount Cook

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In 2026, Aoraki / Mount Cook will start charging entry fees for foreign tourists.

Aoraki/Mount Cook
New Zealand
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Aoraki/Mount Cook

New Zealand

Elevation
3,724 m
Countries
New Zealand
40th tallest mountain in the world

Aoraki / Mount Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand. Its height, as of 2014, is listed as 3,724 metres. It is situated in the Southern Alps, the mountain range that runs the length of the South Island. A popular tourist destination, it is also a favourite challenge for mountaineers.

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