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Range of mountains running the entire length
of South Island, New Zealand. They are
forested to the W, with scanty scrub to the
E. The highest point is Mt Cook 3,764 m/
12,349 ft. Scenic features include gorges,
glaciers, lakes and waterfalls. Among its
lakes are those at the southern end of the
range: Manapouri, Te Anau, and the largest,
Wakatipu, 83 km/52 mi long, which lies about
300 m/1,000 ft above sea level and has a
depth of 378 m/1,242 ft.