The country has two main landmassesthe north island te ikaamaui, and the south island te waipounamuand around 600 smaller islands. Nz frenzy south island new zealand 3rd edition scott r cook on. May 15, 2020 new zealand, island country in the south pacific ocean, the southwesternmost part of polynesia. New zealand, island country in the south pacific ocean, the southwesternmost part of polynesia. North island new zealand pathfinder map 110 pathfinder. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Make a point of spending a good length of time around the queenstown area, one of the tourist capitals of new zealand. It also has indexed localities, rural features and city centre maps. Scott lays out tons of different treks around the island and breaks them down by region.
Interislander travels the cook strait between the north and south islands of new zealand and is one of the most spectacular cruises in the world. 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. New zealand touring map haast the great alpine highway. The name has a maori meaning, from te aka maorienglish dictionary, as to takecarry joy or, as local legend suggests, come together in unison from a maori canoe paddling chantsong. The rural road sheetmaps are designed to be used as separate maps or joined to create larger maps of new zealand. Interislander ferry services new zealand ferry travel. The rural road sheet maps are designed to be used as separate maps or joined to create larger maps of new zealand. Maps such as the aa north and south island maps are helpful for getting the bigger picture. The 10 best things to do in oamaru updated 2020 must see. South island, auckland new zealand topographic map. Bound in smart blue buckram, with gilt shell in righthand corner, this hardcover circa 1957 shell new zealand map collection is vg. Massacres considered part of the campaigns of the new zealand wars are listed separately. It has a total land area of 268,000 square kilometres 103,500 sq mi.
It can also be used for university or school projects. New zealand south island road atlas the tasmanian map centre. Forever remembered for its the lord of the rings legacy, new zealands landscapes are deserving of their big screen famethink lush rolling hills, volcanosculpted moonscapes, unescolisted glaciers, and whitesand beaches. New zealand is made up of two main islands, the north island and south island. The new zealand north island road atlas covers the area in highlydetailed 1. They are the north island or te ikaamaui, and the south island or te waipounamu. Mar 20, 2018 a mackem who moved downunder more than 25 years ago, carter now lives on a hobby farm in a remote, rugged valley at the top of new zealands south island. See more ideas about gold rush, new zealand and gold. The 10 best south island hotel deals may 2020 tripadvisor. Here in australia you can get a gregorys is there an equivalent in nz and if so, is there.
A map of south island may include street maps, road maps, interactive maps, driving directions and. The 92 km journey between wellington and picton is one of new zealand s most iconic tourist experiences. South island new zealand is renowned for amazing scenery, unique wildlife, and adventure activities. South island maps, road maps, street map, directions, new. South island itinerary planning new zealand tailor made tours.
The capital city is wellington and the largest urban area auckland. Print off the new zealand map or the north and south island maps to mark your complete new zealand itinerary. Alluvial gold is present within all these gold fossicking areas, although the concentrations are often low. A great little new zealand book map for the budget traveller. In all cases a direct link must be provided back to this page or in printed works an acknowledgment of the source in the form of. New zealand surf spot map now on with the surf info. Cities like auckland, wellington, and queenstown follow suit, with photoworthy scenery and a laidback vibe. 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. Map of new zealand new zealand regions rough guides. Map of south island and travel information about south island brought to you by lonely planet. Outdoor activities the south island offers an unparalleled diversity of outdoor activities, from the relaxing to the extreme. The book being in black and white makes no difference and maps are not necessary in the book even though he does have basic maps showing approximate location of each trek in each region. As well as having the most attractions of any place in the south island, its the major international entry point for visiting the rest of the island.
Arthurs pass national park arthurs pass national park. Reading these itineraries makes me so stoked that i got lucky and was born in nz. The fourth and latest crime novel from the ned kelly awardwinning author strongly reflects his new environment and landscapes. 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.
Get your guidebooks, travel goods, even individual chapters, right here. This map shows cities, towns, villages, highways, main roads, secondary roads, railroads, mountains and landforms in south island. New zealand planning map lonely planet shop lonely planet us. Explore south island holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Available in 18 regional sheets or north and south island books. The south island has extreme landscape features from glaciers and skiing, to wide plains. Pathfinder south island complete drivers atlas with indexed country roads a4 map book.
The following is a list of events that have been called massacres that have occurred in new zealand numbers may be approximate. The following is a collection of 25 itineraries to help you plan the best road trips in new zealand. The main source of swell for both is from the low pressure systems of the roaring forties but new zealand is fortunate to pick up swell from just about anywhere. 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. New zealand history, map, flag, capital, population. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
In all cases a direct link must be provided back to this page or in printed works an acknowledgment of the. South island maps are useful when travelling around new zealand. After the north and south island, the next largest island is stewart island, which is 30 kilometres south of the south island across foveaux strait. Christchurch christchurch is the largest city in the south island of new zealand, and the third mostpopulous urban area in the country.
Best of south island, new zealand tourism tripadvisor. International argentina australia brazil canada chile france germany ireland india indonesia malaysia mexico netherlands singapore united kingdom united states socialinstagram. Buy lonely planets new zealand planning map direct from lonely planet. Aug 07, 2017 luckily travel bloggers love new zealand and quite a few have written about their new zealand road trip itineraries. Each map is extensively indexed with named rural roads. The cook strait, 20 kilometres wide at its narrowest point, separates the two major islands.
All these areas are suitable for gold panning and sluice boxing, mining being restricted to handheld nonmotorised methods within the active stream bed. During the 6 weeks i was on the road i wanted to capture the most dramatic landscapes of the south island of new zealand. This bottom south island map can be used on personal travels sites, your facebook page etc to show where you traveled to etc. Each of the two larger main islands where most of the population lives has two official names, in english and in the maori language. 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. New zealand phone books commonly called phone directories, address books, white or yellow pages to help you find a phone number owner name and address. It has all the main routes, plus enlargements of the main centres and environs. Lonely planet new zealands south island travel guide lonely planet 4. New zealand touring map north island find us on facebook, twitter or instagram by searching purenewzealand and start discovering. Hari hari is a small rural settlement in the south west of the west coast region of new zealand s south island. From the rugged peaks of mount cook national park to the sparkling waters of milford sound, from the southern most city in the world to some of the finest beaches in the world we invite you to explore new zealand s south island on one of our.
The following is a list of events that have been called massacres that occurred as part of the new zealand wars numbers may. For free advice and resources including maps, brochures and regional information, visit any isite visitor centre when you arrive in new zealand. Aorakimt cook national park, tranzalpine railway, south island glaciers. Of all the islands in the country, the chatham islands and the stewart island are two of the most wellknown islands. Discover sights, restaurants, entertainment and hotels. If you would like to have a larger foldout new zealand touring map posted to you please complete the form.
The new zealand touring atlas is packed with information on highways and. All cook had to do was to sail southward from tahiti to reach latitude 37 38 degrees south then set a course westward longitude hadnt been discovered until cooks second voyage to new zealand, landing in poverty bay on the east coast on the 9th of october 1769, knowing that sooner or later he would reach land. And while the pathfinder range is our top of the line they are still surprisingly cost effective. These free, printable maps of new zealand include living locations in the north and south islands for those moving abroad. Public gold fossicking areas new zealand gold prospecting. New zealands most comprehensive map of the south island rural road network. Go back to see more maps of new zealand maps of new zealand. New zealand is similar in size to the uk, but only has a population of about 4 million compared to 63 million in the uk 29. Buy new zealand south island 3rd revised edition by hema maps isbn. The case for prehistoric civilisations in new zealand. I have put together a road trip plan for photographers on new zealands south island to make your planning easier if you want to visit most of the spots enlisted below. The photo, of a map that almost requires a magnifying glass, show.