Whether you’re exploring the West Coast, hiking in Mount Aspiring National Park, or visiting New Zealand’s tallest mountain, the South Island offers an adventure at every turn.

Your ultimate travel guide to New Zealand. Discover the must-visit destinations on the North and South Islands, from Queenstown's adventures to Rotorua's culture.

Dubbed the tallest mountain in New Zealand, Aoraki Mount Cook stands at 12,218 feet (3,724 meters) ... a mountain range that runs along the entire length of New Zealand's South Island.

The highest mountain in New Zealand Mount Cook, also known as Aoraki, is seen at Mount Cook National Park in the South Island, New Zealand, on August 05, 2020. Sanka Vidanagama/NurPhoto via Getty ...

The highest mountain in New Zealand Mount Cook, also known as Aoraki, is seen at Mount Cook National Park in the South Island, New Zealand, on August 05, 2020.