South Island, which in Maori is called "Emerald Waters", is one of the two largest islands of New Zealand. It is located between the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea and is separated from the North Island by Cook Strait. The landscape of the island is created by high mountain ranges (the highest peak - Mount Cook - is 3764m high), beautiful, rocky valleys overgrown by various plants, attractive coastal caves and mountainous lakes. South Island is a fantastic tourist attraction.