New zealand touring map haast the great alpine highway. In this edition we reflect on the performance of south island listed companies during the most recent quarter to 31 december 2017. It is the countrys seventh largest island, and the second largest uninhabited island. New zealand photographs of north island and south island milford sound, queenstown, auckland, wellington, etc. Although new zealands south island gets a lot of attention due to its adventure capitals of christchurch and queenstown, the north island has plenty of activities of its own. Manapouri, fiordland national park the gateway to doubtful sound wilderness cruise. Auckland, on new zealands north island, is a multicultural hub of food and wine, music, art and culture. At rough guides, we understand that experienced travellers want to get truly offthebeatentrack. It is also known as the land of the long white cloud or aotearoa in maori. Make a point of spending a good length of time around the queenstown area, one of the tourist capitals of new zealand. The south island has extreme landscape features from glaciers and skiing, to wide plains. Edit this map south island new zealand map near south island new zealand.
Josh is an exall black flanker, whose passion for surfing nzs beaches is legendary and who found travelling for rugby a way to surf other great breaks around the world. South island of new zealand karamea karamea bight westport golden bay collingwood tasman haast anaka gafrowto cr9mwell sea franz josef g fox g ranfurly alexandra tak abel tasman national park tasman bay motueka ha elocw nels brightwater richmong akefjetgi blenheim enwick seddon l. The most populated north and south islands use new zealand standard time nzst. Print off the new zealand map or the north and south island maps to mark your complete new zealand itinerary. It also has indexed localities, rural features and city centre maps. Welcome to our small town travel guide compiled by new zealands information network to help you plan your visit to our beautiful land. It consists of two main islands the north island, the south island and stewart island. North island towns archives page 2 of 2 new zealands. The south island covers 150,437 square kilometres 58,084 sq mi, making it the worlds. In maori, new zealand is also known as aotearoa, which is usually translated into english as the land of the long white cloud.
Map of new zealand including road maps, physical map of new zealand and detailed south island new zealand and. New zealand is a country in the southwestern pacific ocean comprising two large islands the north island and the south island and numerous smaller islands, most notably stewart island and the chatham islands. New zealand map, road map of north, south island new. New zealand touring map north island find us on facebook, twitter or instagram by searching purenewzealand and start discovering. This is a list of cities and towns in the south island of new zealand by the size of their urban area the populations given in the table below are provisional new zealand usually resident populations, june 2019 estimates, and refer to the urban area defined under the statistical standard for geographic areas 2018 ssga unless otherwise stated. The islands area is 1,729 square kilometres 43,911 sq mi, making it the worlds 14thlargest island. Here in australia you can get a gregorys is there an equivalent in nz and if so, is there. Queenstown, on new zealands south island, is the home to ultimate adventure activities in new zealand. Crossing between north island and south island, new zealand. Discover new zealand information about new zealand. I found that they also make the aa new zealand road atlas. How do you get from the north to the south island in new zealand. A simplified geological map of new zealand and a geological time scale are given in chapter 1. A brief introduction to new zealand new zealand is part of oceania and is located in the southwest pacific ocean.
New zealand, island country in the south pacific ocean, the. New zealand vacations explore the best new zealand. It has an area of 150,437 square kilometres 58,084 square miles, and is bordered by the cook strait to the north, the tasman sea to the west, and the pacific ocean to the southeast. You can fly in to auckland north island where you can hire a car and, after driving around the north island. Accommodation at beechwood lodge private suite with 2 ensuite bedrooms, exclusive occupancy. Differences between the north island and south island of. List of cities and towns in the south island by population. Resolution island is separated from the mainland of the south island by dusky sound and breaksea sound.
Explore one of the new zealand s top travel destinations and indulge in extreme sports or pure relaxation. Central otago, on new zealands south island, is know for its wine, cycling and powerful landscapes. Oct 09, 2012 further south still, there are the neighbouring tongariro and ngauruhoe mountains also volcanoes smack bang in the middle of the island. The first new zealand land commissions, 18401845 core. This bottom south island map can be used on personal travels sites, your facebook page etc to show where you traveled to etc. On a previous trip to ireland, we ordered an aa ireland road atlas before our trip, so we could map out our course. In all cases a direct link must be provided back to this page or in printed works an acknowledgment of the. Rights fifth periodic report of the government of new zealand pdf report.
North vs south island new zealand forum tripadvisor. Outdoor activities the south island offers an unparalleled diversity of outdoor activities, from the relaxing to the extreme. Its actually not an easy question to answer as each has so much to offer. The deloitte south island index deloitte new zealand. When planing your research for a trip, detailed new zealand maps are such a great asset. If youre coming to new zealand on a ski holiday, the south island has more ski fields to choose from. From the north islands rich maori culture and modern cosmopolitan cities youll venture south crossing the cook strait to the mountains, alpine lakes and glaciers of the south island. Map of new zealand new zealand map, geography of new. South island map pdf 1627kb maps of north island regions. Travelling through the heart of the country youll journey past an incredible diversity of new zealand landscapes and scenery.
What is the deal with the aa new zealand road atlas. The islands terrain rises to a central mountain range a continuation of the south island range, which parallels the east coast. Queenstown, on new zealand s south island, is the home to ultimate adventure activities in new zealand. Download and print the new zealand touring map to see information on each of the regions in new zealand and 16 themed highways. First the roads into wellington converge whether you are approaching on either state highway 1 or state highway 2. Early european maps labelled the islands north north island, middle south island and. Auckland, on new zealand s north island, is a multicultural hub of food and wine, music, art and culture. Further south still, there are the neighbouring tongariro and ngauruhoe mountains also volcanoes smack bang in the middle of the island.
The seafood in this region is also sumptuous, great to combine with a glass of the local wines. Summary of all regions pdf auckland jpg 40kb auckland pdf 1. I have been looking all over the internet to order one and. Large map of north island, new zealand by nz tour maps large map of north island. Great for getting a general overview of new zealand. South island new zealand map south island new zealand. Visit the west coasts blacksand beaches, explore one. The listed pdf map will give you a clear overview of major towns, cities, roads, rivers and lakes. North island new zealand map north island new zealand.
A great little new zealand book map for the budget traveller. It has all the main routes, plus enlargements of the main centres and environs. The north island is volcanic and has every type of volcanic feature including a super volcano. Liam naden is a new zealand born and bred freelance travel writer. Alexander turnbull library, wellington, new zealand tlilliam charles. An ecoregion classification of the south island, new zealand. Hamilton city, located in the north island with a population of 0. Mountainous new zealand is comprised of two large islands separated by the cook strait, as well as stewart island, hundreds of coastal islands and many regional islands that hopscotch across the south pacific ocean. Resolution island or tau moana maori is the largest island in the fiordland region of southwest new zealand, covering a total of 208 km 2 80 sq mi. Thats why weve partnered with local experts to help you plan and book tailormade trips that are packed with personality and stimulating adventure at all levels of comfort.
The country is composed of a series of island with the two biggest being the north island and the south island. Apr 25, 2017 located on south island, christchurch is the third most populous and oldest city in new zealand. In all cases a direct link must be provided back to this page without the nofollow tag or in printed works an. I want emails from lonely planet with travel and product information, promotions, advertisements, thirdparty offers, and surveys. Island bay of islands new mercury bay zealand important urban centres auckland napier masterton feilding turangi ohakune ahipara orussall kerike kai u paihia kawaka m rewa hikurangi kaikohe awene 0 a whangarei rtla ruakaka waipu aungaturoto large towns other towns o o hokianga harbour tasman maungata argaville te kopuru ruawa state highway. Discover new zealand and start planning your nz itinerary by downloading new zealand maps and touring maps of new zealands north and south islands.
New zealand maps touring maps of new zealand southern. Located on south island, christchurch is the third most populous and oldest city in new zealand. Twelve main urban areas half of them officially cities are in. Map of new zealand new zealand regions rough guides. However, with endless beautiful beaches, deep redwood forests, and alien landscapes that seem to transport you to other worlds, the northland contains a ton of wonders that should not be missed. New zealand s landscapes are spectacular and include the south island s southern alps which are bigger in area than the european alps as well as glaciers, steep fiords and complex sounds. Includes auckland, waitomo glowworm caves, tongariro national park. Right at the bottom of the north island is our modest capital wellington, the cultural and political hub of new zealand. Central otago, on new zealand s south island, is know for its wine, cycling and powerful landscapes. The crossing between north and south island new zealand takes approximately 3. 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. 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.
There are a number of detailed new zealand maps you can use for your travel research. This north island map can be used on personal travels sites, your facebook page etc to show where you traveled to etc. Bay of islands, cape reinga, great barrier island, hokianga, kaitaia, kerikeri, masterton, new plymouth, ohakune, paihia, russell, taihape, tauranga, mt maunganui, turangi, waiheke island, waikaremoana, waiouru, wanganui, whakatane and whitianga. N ew zealands north island is often described as less spectacular than its neighbor to the south, the island thats known for essentially being middle earth incarnate. Explore one of the new zealands top travel destinations and indulge in extreme sports or pure relaxation. I can unsubscribe any time using the unsubscribe link at the end of all emails.
You can explore the thriving city of auckland, catch some rays at the gorgeous beaches along the coastline, or go winetasting at the lush vineyards. It also administers two overseas territories, tokelau and ross dependency in antarctica. Get the most out of your nz hire car or campervan rental holiday with the right travel information. The south island is bigger than the north island and theres less people so if youre looking for some tranquillity, youre more likely to find it down here. You can ski at a worldclass alpine resort, play golf, bungy jump, go rafting, mountain biking, wind surfing or whale watching, or visit worldclass wineries and picturesque gardens. One of the first decisions youre likely to face when planning a vacation in new zealand is which islandnorth or southyou are going to spend most of your time visiting.
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. The south island, also officially named te waipounamu, is the larger of the two major islands of new zealand in surface area. Let us begin the south island travel in the north island. It can also be used for university or school projects. The capital of new zealand is wellington which is located at the bottom of the north island. Dec 03, 2008 elevation map of south island, new zealand. 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.
Each trip includes car hire, accommodation and day tour options, all tailormade to your needs. New zealand is a sovereign island country in the southwestern pacific ocean. Eleven are administered by regional councils the top tier of local government, and five are administered by unitary authorities, which are territorial authorities the second tier of local government that also perform the functions of regional councils. South island nelson, christchurch canterbury, dunedin.
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