The alps are responsible for the south islands numerous unique climatic zones. The 10 best things to do in south island updated 2020. The south island of new zealand is characterized by grand open landscapes and a sense of space and freedom divided by a backbone of mountain aptly called the southern alps, the south island has spectacular snowtopped mountains and deep, clean fiords, extensive southern beech forests, broad plains and golden sand beaches generally cooler and drier in climate than the north island but dont. See all things to do north island destinations south island destinations. Explore one of the new zealand s top travel destinations and indulge in extreme sports or pure relaxation. Lonely planet new zealand by lonely planet, charles rawlings. Colour maps and images throughouthighlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to. South taranaki bight north taranaki bight firth of thames w h a n g a n u i r rangitikei r k a i p a r a h a r b o u r hauraki. Our goal is to create an online website that is the equal of the map shop you knew that was just around the corner for all those years.
This bottom south island map can be used on personal travels sites, your facebook page etc to show where you traveled to etc. New zealand north to south trekking ke adventure travel. With the north island on one side and the south island on the other, it has plenty of detail for those planning a road trip in new zealand. Invercargill airport aws is 28 miles from north island, so the actual climate in north island can vary a bit. It also has indexed localities, rural features and city centre maps. I know the nz visitor centers all carry maps for the north or south island and each specific region. This is a list of the universities in new zealand, of which there are eight.
South island, auckland new zealand topographic map. New zealand maps printable maps of new zealand for download. You can also look at the healthpoint website, which lists registered gps by area. Hema new zealand maps and atlases maps books travel. Maori cultural attractions, medical travel, miscellaneous madness, mountain biking, museums, offroad driving. It is bordered to the north by cook strait, to the west by the tasman sea, and to the south and east by the pacific ocean. Central otago, on new zealands south island, is know for its wine, cycling and powerful landscapes. The south island covers 150,437 square kilometres 58,084 sq mi, making it the worlds. In all cases a direct link must be provided back to this page or in printed works an acknowledgment of the. Featuring four amazing road trips, plus uptodate advice on the destinations youll visit along the way, you can enjoy whale watching along the kalkoura coast or absorb.
Choose from a wide range of region map types and styles. From turquoise lakes and lush peninsulas to snowcapped mountains and sparkling glaciers, the south island s majestic landscapes offer awe and adventure in equal measure. Making up the loftiest portion of the mountains that extend the length of the island, the alps extend from haast pass, at the head of wanaka lake, northeastward to arthurs pass. From turquoise lakes and lush peninsulas to snowcapped mountains and sparkling glaciers, the south islands majestic landscapes offer awe and adventure in equal measure.
The actual dimensions of the new zealand map are 39 x 1806 pixels, file size in bytes 207571. The south island was my home for five months in 2018, and where i think ill eventually end up living. With just over a million people scattered across 151,215 sq km, youll have no trouble finding your own slice of wilderness on new zealand s mainland. Nz frenzy south island new zealand 3rd edition paperback september 15, 2016. This is our most popular directory of new zealands largest city with large scale continuous maps of auckland and 26 regional towns. Here in australia you can get a gregorys is there an equivalent in nz and if so, is there. Im so excited youre considering a three week or longer journey to the bottom of the world. This map shows cities, towns, villages, highways, main roads, secondary roads, railroads, mountains and landforms in south island. We are just back from a month in new zealand, all south island, and highly recommend this book for trip planning and as a resource while there.
To find a gp you can look in the front of the white pages telephone book, under registered medical practitioners and medical centres. Check out lonely planets new zealands north island or new zealands. And while the pathfinder range is our top of the line they are still surprisingly cost effective. New zealand travellers road atlas kiwi maps, kiwimaps on. New zealand history, map, flag, capital, population. This page provides a complete overview of canterbury, new zealand region maps. Carbery the new zealand medical service in the in the great. Although travelling is and art in and of itself, travelling with kids, is a whole separate form of art. Best of south island, new zealand tourism tripadvisor. In 20, the universities provided tertiary education to over 180,000 students or 2,553 equivalent fulltime students efts. There are over 3,500 doctors gps in new zealand located in almost every city, town and suburb. Googleearth map coordinates for navigating to the right starting points for every sight the authors conversational and enthusiastic writing style. Christchurch is a garden city on the east coast of new zealands south island, set on the canterbury plains.
New zealand is an outdoor lovers paradise with volcanoes, mountains, beautiful coastline, forest, beaches and huge lakes to enjoy, in this 3 week holiday we have attempted to include all the hiking highlights of this wonderful and welcoming country and to get off the beaten track as much as possible. Travel vaccines and advice for new zealand passport health. Discover the freedom of open roads with lonely planet new zealands south island road trips, your passport to uniquely encountering new zealands south island by car. Kiwimaps range of new zealand street and road maps. Southern alps, mountain range on south island, new zealand.
Maps, headings, tables, and adjectival expressions use south island without the. Print off the new zealand map or the north and south island maps to mark your complete new zealand itinerary. Nestled in the heart of new zealands majestic south island, you will find the mackenzie region. Discover sights, restaurants, entertainment and hotels. Physical map of new zealand south island free world maps. Blends of olive oil and disinfectants like jeyes fluid or dettol. Lakes, rivers, and mountains, and contour lines are printed on the map in addition to the roads, towns and cities. We specialise in maps and books for 4wd, rooftop maps, caravan, camping, topographical maps, fishing, geological, gold prospecting, motorcylce, walking, history and australiana. If you have a fully compliant campervan full toilet, shower, kitchen, there are apparently designated camping sites, but few seem to know where these are. South island medical centres, the doctors, green cross health. The south island is the biggest island in the new zealand archipelago and the main geographical feature is the southern alps which run the full length of the island. When exploring nzs individual regions, refer to the regional road maps for greater detail, and look out for icons on each map showing you museums, beaches, visitor information centres and more.
Why new zealand is the best place to live 2019 best new. New zealand has a rich culture, blending maori and british traditions. New zealand touring map north island find us on facebook, twitter or instagram by searching purenewzealand and start discovering. Maps such as the aa north and south island maps are helpful for getting the. The south island, also officially named te waipounamu, is the larger of the two major islands of new zealand in surface area. The north island has the capital, wellington, and most of the population of new zealand live on the island. Hi all, just a quick question were driving through north and south islands later this year and wanted to buy a map book or something similar. Kiwi maps new zealand travellers road atlas whitcoulls. Many of the universities are descended from the former university of new zealand, a federal university that existed from 1870 to 1961. The south island contains a majority of the countrys famous landscapes with many national parks and protected land. Lonely planet new zealands south island road trips. Rubbing the skin with rancid bacon, as new zealands west coast gold miners did in the 1860s in their direst hours of torment. Get your guidebooks, travel goods, even individual chapters, right here.
From simple outline maps to detailed map of canterbury. This sale includes books from two important south island libraries featuring first edition new zealand. Explore one of the new zealands top travel destinations and indulge in extreme sports or pure relaxation. These mountains are young with over 10 peaks that exceed 3000 metres, thousands of glaciers, and many worldclass ski fields. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in south island, new zealand on tripadvisor. In prose, the two main islands of new zealand are called the north island and the. The ultimate 3 week south island new zealand itinerary. It can also be used for university or school projects. Ivelisse has shared insider information with galavante on new zealand for families. Ivelisse simon is proficient in planning adventure trips for her family of five. South island is all about amazing nature and thats the focus of this book. New zealands largest island is the so called south island, which is obviously the southernmost of the two major islands of the country. The south island, also officially named te waipounamu, is the larger of the two major islands of.
Healthcare services in new zealand new zealand now. Queenstown, on new zealand s south island, is the home to ultimate adventure activities in new zealand. The sails nelson, millbrook resort, and pohara beach top 10 holiday park are all popular resorts for travellers staying in south island. The island is the twelfth largest island on the world. Hello and welcome to the ultimate 3 week south island, new zealand itinerary. North island new zealand pathfinder map 110 pathfinder. A great little new zealand book map for the budget traveller. The country comprises two main islandsthe north and south islandsand a number of small islands, some of them hundreds of miles from the main group. South island state highway map south island new zealand.
With just over a million people scattered across 151,215 sq km, youll have no trouble finding your own slice of wilderness on new zealands mainland. New zealand south island satellite image2200 x 2787 467. Go back to see more maps of new zealand maps of new zealand. We have been in the map, book and travel guide industries for more than 25 years. South island new zealand travel and new zealand business.
Despite being the larger island, it only hosts just above 20% of the countrys population. If you would like to know about the differences between the two land masses, the official new zealand website has an excellent comparison which highlights their distinctive characteristics. Freedom camping is banned in most areas of the south island, including wanaka, queenstown, te anau and down the west coast you can stay at doc sites which charge little. Explore and enjoy some of new zealands unique flora, fauna and scenery on this 15 day south. Edit this map south island state highway map near south island, new zealand. New zealand touring map haast the great alpine highway.
Best hotels in south island, new zealand tripadvisor. New zealand, island country in the south pacific ocean, the southwesternmost part of polynesia. It has all the main routes, plus enlargements of the main centres and environs. Queenstown, on new zealands south island, is the home to ultimate adventure activities in new zealand. On its banks are cycling paths, the expansive hagley park and the christchurch botanic gardens.
Hooker valley track is a 10km round trip walk of a mostly very flat track, but it has become one of the most popular walks in the area since it offers a beautiful view of the new zealand southern alps. They vary in elevation from 3,000 feet 900 metres to 16 peaks above 10,000 feet 3,050 metres and culminate in. Milford sound is one of the star attractions of new zealands south island, but its remote location makes it tricky to visit on a day tour. Central otago, on new zealand s south island, is know for its wine, cycling and powerful landscapes. Welcome to new zealand official site for tourism new zealand. It is cut off from the north island by the cook strait. The 10 best south island hotel deals may 2020 tripadvisor. The south island of new zealand hardly needs an introduction its reputation as an outdoor lovers paradise ensures its presence on many peoples bucket lists. This fullday tour from queenstown is ideal for those short on time, combining a thrilling drive along the famous milford road, a scenic cruise around the unescolisted fjord, and the chance to spot seals. Based on weather reports collected during 20052015. The south island is divided north to south by an incredible mountain range, known as the southern alps.
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