Towering snow capped peaks are found on both the North and South Islands, and the interior offers a large number of lakes and streams. The birding in New Zealand will reveal species which even the most ardent birder hasn't yet seen. Some of the country roadways appear fairly narrow, but the traffic is reportedly quite light. Temperatures will be some 5-10 degrees cooler on the South Island than on the North Island. Trout are everywhere, and so plentiful that they're not even found in the markets.
Sheep are everywhere.