Mount Tasman

Mount Tasman
:Aoraki Mount Cook and Mount Tasman
Elevation	3,497 m (11,473 ft)
Prominence	519 m (1,703 ft)
Location
Location	South Island, New Zealand
Range	Southern Alps
Coordinates	43°34′S 170°9′E / 43.567°S 170.15°E / -43.567; 170.15
Climbing
First ascent	1895
Easiest route	glacier/snow/ice climb

Mount Tasman (Horo-Koau in Māori) is New Zealand's second highest mountain, rising to a height of 3497 metres. It is located in the Southern Alps of the South Island, four kilometres to the north of its larger neighbour, Aoraki/Mount Cook. Unlike Aoraki/Mount Cook, Mount Tasman sits on the South Island's Main Divide, on the border between Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park and Westland National Park. It is the highest point in Westland District.

See also

• List of mountains of New Zealand by height