GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Southern Alps / Kā Tiritiri o te Moana
The Southern Alps form the mountainous backbone of New Zealand’s South Island. Their high relief reflects active uplift combined with rapid erosion.
Fast Facts
- Aoraki / Mount Cook is the highest summit.
- The Alpine Fault follows the western side of the range.
- Canterbury Plains lie east.
Connected lessons
- Southern Alps / Kā Tiritiri o te MoanaMap, explanation and practice
- New Zealand: tectonics, rain and riversGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Tasman SeaRelated places
- South Island / Te WaipounamuRelated places
- Aoraki / Mount CookRelated places
- Canterbury PlainsRelated places
- Whakaari / White IslandRelated places
- ChristchurchRelated places
- Canterbury PlainsInfluences