what kind of mountains are there in NZ
The North Island of New Zealand has a 'spine' of mountain ranges running through the middle, with gentle rolling farmland on both sides. The central North Island is dominated by the Volcanic Plateau, an active volcanic and thermal area.The massive Southern Alps form the backbone of the South Island.ew Zealandâs Southern Alps have a number of glaciers, the largest being Tasman glacier, which you can view by taking a short walk from Mount Cook village. New Zealandâs most famous glaciers are the Franz Josef and Fox on the South Islandâs West Coast.