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Location | |
Fast Data | |
Area | 151,215 km2 |
Population | 1.076.300 (2015 estimate) |
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) —