Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, established in 1953 in the Canterbury Region of New Zealand's South Island, is named for Aoraki / Mount Cook, the country's highest peak at 3,724 meters, and covers about 707 square kilometers along the Southern Alps' Main Divide, bordering Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Glaciers cover forty percent of the park, including Haupapa / Tasman Glacier, New Zealand's largest, and the area became part of the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Site in 1990. The park is jointly managed by the Department of Conservation and Ngai Tahu, supports about 400 plant species and 35 bird species including the rare black stilt and New Zealand rock wren, and was designated the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve in 2012.
Facts
Designation Category Established Year Area (sq km) Governing BodyDepartment of Conservation 1 IUCN Category Classification
Governance TypeGovernance by Government 1 International DesignationUNESCO World Heritage Site 1 Governing Body
Governing Body (category)Department of Conservation 1 FAQs
Can you see the Tasman Glacier from the road?
Yes. It is clearly visible from the main highway at the park entrance.
Yes. The Department of Conservation describes the Tasman Glacier as New Zealand's largest and longest glacier and says it is clearly visible from the main highway at the entrance of the park.
Sources
1. Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park (Wikipedia)
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Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park is a national park located in the Canterbury Region in the central-west of the South Island of New Zealand.
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Department of Conservation
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Glaciers cover 40% of the park, including the country's largest glacier, Haupapa / Tasman Glacier. In 1990, the park was included in the area designated as the Te Wāhipounamu World Heritage Site.
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Department of Conservation
View the Source 2. Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park (Wikidata)
Wikimedia Foundation- Wikidata P31 (instance of) = Q46169
Wikidata item Q1950336
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- Part Of: New Zealand, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)
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