South Island of New Zealand - Νότιος Νήσος Νέας Ζηλανδίας

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The South Island (English: South Island) is one of its two large islands New Zealand.

At a glance

Languages

Areas

• Canterbury (Canterbury)
• Otago (Otago)
• West Coast (West Coast)
• Southland (Southland)
• Tasman (Tasman)
• Marlboro (Marlborough)
• Nelson (Nelson)

Important cities

•   Christchurch (English: Christchurch) - the city with the gardens, the largest city on the south island is being developed and rebuilt after a devastating earthquake in 2011.

•   Dunedin (English: Dunedin) - South Endiburg, famous for its Scottish roots, chocolate factory and albatross colony.

•   Nelson (English: Nelson) - lively art culture, varied cuisine with local products, with the greatest sunshine in New Zealand, and surrounded by beautiful beaches and mountains, three national parks, vineyards and orchards.

•   Queenstown (English: Queenstown) - the world capital of adrenaline and adventure, where you can go skiing, skydive, bungy jumping, jet-boat.

Additional destinations

Habitats

•   Abel Tasman National Park (English: Abel Tasman National Park) - a popular destination for hiking and kayaking enthusiasts.

•   Aoraki National Park / Mount Cook (English: Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park) - The park contains the highest mountain in the country and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

•   Arthur Neck National Park (English: Arthur's Pass National Park) —

•   Fjordland National Park (English: Fiordland National Park) —

•   (English: Kahurangi National Park) —

•   (English: Mount Aspiring National Park) —

•   (English: Nelson Lakes National Park) —

•   (English: Paparoa National Park) —

•   (English: Westland Tai Poutini National Park) —

How to get there

By air

By train

By road

By boat

How to move

By road

Bus

What to see

Entertainment

Local cuisine

Local drinks

Stay safe

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