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Major peaks within the range include (from north to south):
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153:Mount Myrmidon — 2,474 metres (8,117 ft)
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162:Mount Hope — 2,086 metres (6,844 ft)
156:The Thumbs — 2,546 metres (8,353 ft)
147:Mount Alma — 2,510 metres (8,230 ft)
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679:Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park
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