Physical features

The massive Southern Alps form the backbone of the

South Island. To the east of the Southern Alps is the
rolling farmland of Otago and Southland, and the vast,
flat Canterbury Plains.
Natural resources

New Zealand's natural resources include gold, silver,

natural gas, iron ore, coal, and limestone. Despite having
a variety of mineral resources, the production of the
country's mineral industry is lesser than that of its
neighbor Australia.

What natural disasters happened in New Zealand?

 Earthquakes, landslides & volcanoes

 Wellington earthquake - 1855.
 Mount Tarawera eruption - Central North Island -
1886.
 Murchison earthquake - West Coast - 1929.
 Hawke's Bay earthquake - 1931.
 Inangahua earthquake - West Coast - 1968.
 Abbotsford landslide - Dunedin - 1979.
 Edgecumbe earthquake - Bay of Plenty - 1987.
20 Famous Landmarks In New Zealand

 Mount Cook.
 Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
 Hobbiton.
 Huka Falls.
 Moeraki Boulders.
 Mount Eden.
 Milford Sound.
 Rotorua Hot Springs.

How many rivers are in the North Island?

New Zealand has more than 70 major river systems (30 in

the North Island) and numerous other streams and
watercourses.

How many lakes are in the North Island of New Zealand?

There are 3,820 lakes in New Zealand that have a surface

area larger than one hectare. Many of the lakes in the
central North Island are volcanic crater lakes. The
majority of the lakes near the Southern Alps / Kā Tiritiri o
te Moana were carved by glaciers.
What is the longest river in the North Island in NZ?

The Waikato River in the North Island is the longest by

far; the South Island's Clutha River comes second.

What is North Island New Zealand known for?

Hawke's Bay, on New Zealand's North Island, is known

for wine, sunshine, Art Deco architecture and Cape
Kidnappers, home to the world's largest mainland colony
of gannets.

climate in north island New Zealand

New Zealand's climate varies wildly. The far north has subtropical
weather during summer, while inland alpine areas of the South
Island can be as cold as -10°C (14°F) in winter. However, most of
the country lies close to the coast, which means mild temperatures
year-round.