Mountain Photos taken of Mount Cook in New Zealand. Mount Cook or Aoraki is the highest mountain in New Zealand standing at 3,754 metres or 12,316 feet. Mt Cook makes for some interesting Mountain Photos with its distinct shape. The Westland World Heritage area named so in recognition of its outstanding natural values, is a 70,696 hectare park located in the central South Island of New Zealand and features the highest mountain ranges and the largest glaciers of New Zealand.